North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1) and Motorola Solutions turned public safety children’s art into building-sized murals in North Central Texas.
APCO 2026 Closes; See You Next Year in Anaheim!
APCO 2026 was full of learning, networking, seeing new products and enjoying the city of San Antonio. Thanks for being part of it, and save the dates of July 25-28 for APCO 2027 in Anaheim, California!
If you attended and need to get your CEUs or purchase session recordings, visit the APCO 2026 website.
GMU Comprehensive Survey of Emergency Communications Centers
Public safety communications professionals face unprecedented challenges — from staffing shortages and employee retention to evolving technology and increasing operational demands. To better understand these issues and develop meaningful solutions, APCO International has partnered with George Mason University to conduct a comprehensive survey of emergency communications centers (ECCs) across the United States.
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!
Being an APCO member has added immeasurable value to my professional and personal growth. As a member, you have access to top-notch resources, industry expertise and the opportunity to join a networking powerhouse.
Keeping You Up to Date
APCO is your source for public safety communications news that affects you, your job and your community.
APCO 2026: Connect & Celebrate Dinner
The Connect & Celebrate Dinner in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Wednesday, Aug. 5, featured award presentations, the swearing-in of the Board members and of the 2026-2027 Executive Committee. It also featured the farewell and inaugural addresses from outgoing President Jack Varnado and incoming President Michael O’Connor.
APCO 2026: Food for Thought Luncheon
APCO 2026’s Food for Thought Lunch on Wednesday at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center honored chapters for membership growth, recognized agencies for training accreditation, presented individual honors and looked to next year’s conference in Anaheim. A confidence coach and bestselling author closed with a pitch for why personal confidence pays off for you and those around you.
Wilderness Wellness for 9-1-1 Dispatchers
Wilderness wellness is built on three simple pillars: engaging with nature, connecting with others and incorporating movement. For 9-1-1 dispatchers, whose work demands constant exposure to trauma, this approach offers a science‑backed method for lifting the mental “cloud” that forms when difficult calls linger in our minds.
The Human Firewall
Cyberattacks against organizations are no longer a matter of if, but when. Bixler brought cyber preparedness down to the public safety telecommunicator level, emphasizing that everyone should know the initial steps in responding to a cyber incident.
AI Meets Adult Learning: Smarter Tools for Training
Halcyon Frank’s session regarding AI in training delivered information from a perspective of working “smarter” by using an AI tool as an additional set of eyes for creating and completing workflows in training.
