The APCO Institute has introduced a new, more efficient way to train: APCO course bundles. This pilot program brings together some of APCO’s most in-demand online courses into one streamlined registration experience. Three course bundles are currently offered and are open for registration:
For NPSTW 2026, which takes place April 12-18, we’re giving you three chances to win:
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You can now register for APCO 2026, taking place August 2-5 in San Antonio, and book your hotel room. Visit the website to see the program, list of exhibitors, educational sessions and more. We hope to see you this summer in Texas!
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Will County, Illinois, Public Safety Telecommunicator Melissa E. Prosser, 26, of Bourbonnais, passed away April 5. Fox 32 Chicago reported that Prosser died after a traffic accident on Interstate 55.
Prosser, an APCO member, was a telecommunicator for WESCOM, the Western Will County Communication Center.
On March 31, APCO submitted a filing with the Federal Communications Commission in response to a request from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) to waive certain rules governing the 4.9 GHz band.
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is pleased to announce Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D., as a recipient of the 2026 9-1-1 Impact Awards. Congressman Dunn, along with his fellow 2026 9-1-1 Impact Award recipients, exemplifies a strong commitment to advancing public safety communications.
APCO Life Member Thomas A. Catino of Colonie, New York, passed away March 27 at the age of 77.
The U.S. Army veteran spent 20 years in the Colonie Police Department. He retired as lieutenant director of communications, and he served as Atlantic Chapter president of APCO.
This standard establishes a common set of disposition codes to support accurate and consistent sharing of incident outcome information across emergency communications centers (ECCs), jurisdictions and disciplines.
On March 25, the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously voted to advance the FirstNet Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7386) to the full House of Representatives.
