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.
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
PSC May/June 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:
- Paws With Purpose
- Night Moves
- Parental Safety Communications
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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Keeping You Up to Date
APCO is your source for public safety communications news that affects you, your job and your community.
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.
Federal Communications Commission Will Vote on NG9-1-1 Reliability and Emergency Alerting Measures Next Week
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has announced his proposed agenda for the Commission Meeting scheduled for June 25. Among other items, the FCC commissioners are scheduled to vote on public safety matters of particular importance to APCO members.
APCO International Collaborates With Other Public Safety Communications Organizations on Minimum Training Guidelines for Telecommunicators
This week an update to the Recommended Minimum Training Guidelines for Telecommunicators was published after three years of collaboration from several national, regional and state 9-1-1 organizations and agencies.
APCO Members Awarded Nearly $100,000 in Professional Development Scholarships
APCO International recently notified 109 APCO members that they will receive scholarship funds from APCO’s Silent Key and Commercial Partner Scholarship Program. This year, a total of $99,500 was provided to members to cover training and education in public safety communications.
