On January 15, 2026, the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology unanimously advanced six bills to support public safety communications, including the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act (H.R. 6505).
APCO Scholarship Program Is Open
Are you an APCO member looking to advance your career with APCO Institute training but need financial assistance? APCO scholarships are available exclusively for APCO members and can be used for APCO Institute courses and leadership programs, including the RPL and CPE programs.
Key deadlines:
- CPE Scholarships: Applications due by February 15
- RPL Scholarships: Applications due by March 1
- General Scholarships: Applications due by April 1
PSC January/February 2026 Issue Is Online
PSC, APCO’s bi-monthly magazine, is a membership benefit and the authoritative source of information on public safety communications worldwide. This issue includes features on:
- AI at the Console: Reinforcement, Not Replacement
- Beyond the Call: How AI Improves the Non-Emergency Experience
- Integrating the Flock Camera System Into the ECC
Register Now for APCO’s Wellness & Workforce Summit in February 2026
The Summit program will explore the full employee experience including recruitment, retention, culture, leadership and wellness through innovative, practical, and evidence-based strategies. Join us in Phoenix to learn how to:
- Integrate wellness into organizational change
- Transform your leadership approach
- Boost communication and team dynamics
- Collaborate with peers shaping the future of the profession
Upcoming Webinars
- Redefining Reliability in Public Safety Communications. What Comes Next After Poly
January 28, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET - The Role of Over the Top (OTT) Applications and Services in NG9-1-1
February 25, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Free for members; $59 for non-members | Worth 1 CDE
Nominations Are Open for ECC and Technology Leadership Awards
The APCO awards honor the everyday heroes in emergency communications, as well as ECCs that exemplify technological excellence. The deadline to submit your nomination is April 1. All award winners will be honored at APCO 2026, August 2-5, in San Antonio, Texas.
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APCO International Seeks Volunteers for Critical Public Safety Standards Development
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has filed a Project Initiation with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to revise three critical industry standards.
APCO Submits Filing on Cell Signal Jamming
On January 12, 2026, APCO submitted a filing in the Federal Communications Commission’s proceeding on the deployment of cell signal jamming technologies to combat contraband phones in correctional facilities.
APCO International Partners With California POST for Public Safety Telecommunicator Training
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is pleased to announce that the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) has approved APCO as a presenter for the APCO course Public Safety Telecommunicator I (PST I).
APCO International, EMDRIA and NENA Partner on New EMDR Course Targeting Public Safety Communications Professionals
APCO International has partnered with the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and NENA to develop a course for EMDR therapists specifically focused on 9-1-1 professionals.
Public Safety Organizations Call for Oversight Over Direct to ECC Products and Services
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has joined other major public safety organizations, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA), to address the concerns surrounding the growing availability of consumer products and services that send calls for service directly to ECCs.
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