Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Norma Torres (D-CA), co-chairs of the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus, sent a letter on July 2 urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring S.725, the Enhancing First Response Act, to the House floor for consideration under suspension of the rules.
Voting Is Open!
Full APCO members can vote for officers from now until Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. Central Time. Results will be announced at APCO 2026 during the second general business session, Tuesday, August 4, at 4:15 p.m. Central Time.
PSC July/August 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:
- APCO Heads to San Antonio
- Membership in Action
- More Than a Booth
Plus CDE articles and online exclusives!
Register Now to Save on Onsite Fees
Register now for APCO 2026! Your registration includes 132 professional development sessions; 200+ exhibitors showcasing the latest 9-1-1 technologies; multiple opportunities to connect with your peers at receptions, topical meet-ups, the Block Party and other special events (some with additional fees); and much more!
Expedite Your Certification With APCO Course Bundles
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:
- PST 1 + EMD
- PST 1 + PST Instructor
- EMD + EMD Instructor
Upcoming Webinars
- From Data to Decisions: Real-Time NG9-1-1 Operational Intelligence for ECCs and State Authorities
July 8, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET - The Community-First ECC: Meeting Today’s Callers Where They Are
July 20, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Free for members; $59 for non-members | Worth 1 CDE
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“Lifeline for First Responders Act” Introduced in the Senate
U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) have introduced the Lifeline for First Responders Act (S.4819), bipartisan legislation to better support the mental health needs of firefighters, EMS personnel, and emergency dispatchers.
Federal Agencies Take Steps to Promote State and Local Drone Defense
On July 1-2, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and Federal Communications Commission took steps to establish a framework for state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement and correctional agencies to obtain and use capabilities to defend against hostile drones.
APCO Applauds FCC Actions to Modernize 9-1-1 Reliability Requirements and Improve Emergency Alerts
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted two orders that advance the interests of public safety by modernizing 9-1-1 reliability requirements and strengthening the security of emergency alerting systems.
Young Professional Spotlight: Ashlee Roy, Hamilton County Emergency Communications District (Tenn.)
At 31 years old, Ashlee Roy has built a life centered around service, resilience and family. Married to her husband for 11 years, and together for more than 16, Ashlee and her husband are raising four children: three girls and one boy. Life in their household is constantly moving, filled with the energy and chaos that naturally comes with a family of six. Yet for Ashlee, that busy lifestyle is something she treasures deeply.
APCO Seeks Comments on Reaffirmation of APCO Standard
APCO International is seeking comments for the reaffirmation of American National Standard (ANS) Multi-Functional Multi-Discipline Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Minimum Functional Requirements. A reaffirmation occurs when there are no substantive changes to the standard from the last version.
