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Voting Is Open

Online voting is now open and will close on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Results will be announced at APCO 2025 during the second general business session, Tuesday, July 29, at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

APCO Unveils Newly Designed Walk of Heroes

On May 23, APCO unveiled its newly designed Walk of Heroes and dedicated the area to the memory of Kent Kruger. APCO staff and the Board of Directors gathered at APCO Headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida, to unveil the new walkway and water fountain feature.

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Keeping You Up to Date

APCO is your source for public safety communications news that affects you, your job and your community.


APCO International and Dubai Police Headquarters Enter Into Strategic Partnership

Today at the World Police Summit, APCO International signed a partnership agreement with Dubai Police Headquarters to collaborate on advancing the agency’s role as a respected leader in the public safety communications industry.

May 14, 2025

APCO Seeks Working Group Members for the Revision of a Technical Standard

APCO International has filed a Project Initiation with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to revise APCO American National Standard (ANS) 2.101.3-2021 Alarm Monitoring Company to Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Computer – Aided Dispatch (CAD) Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).

May 8, 2025

APCO Seeks Working Group Members to Create a New Candidate Standard for Peer Support

APCO International has issued a call for participation for working group members to participate in the creation of a candidate standard titled Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Peer Critical Incident (or Crisis) Support Team.

May 8, 2025

Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) Supports 911 SAVES Act

The Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) wrote a letter expressing strong support for the Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services (911 SAVES) Act (H.R. 637). In the letter, they also supported the inclusion of its provisions in the Enhancing First Response Act (S. 725).

May 8, 2025

APCO Seeks Working Group Members for the Revision of an Operational Standard

Alexandria, VA – APCO International has filed a Project Initiation with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to revise APCO American National Standard (ANS) Best Practices for ECCs When Processing Vehicle Telematics Calls from Telematics Service Providers. This revision seeks to identify best practices and operational requirements for ECCs to receive and process vehicle-initiated telematics […]

April 23, 2025

Thank You to Our Partners

Corporate Partner Spotlight

Launched in 1996, OnStar is a wholly owned subsidiary of GM Holdings LLC (“GM”) and offers emergency, security and navigation services in Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models. OnStar offers a range of safety and security services such as Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services and Stolen Vehicle Assistance.


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