The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is pleased to announce Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D., as a recipient of the 2026 9-1-1 Impact Awards. Congressman Dunn, along with his fellow 2026 9-1-1 Impact Award recipients, exemplifies a strong commitment to advancing public safety communications.
APCO 2026 Registration Is Open!
You can now register for APCO 2026, taking place August 2-5 in San Antonio, and book your hotel room. Visit the website to see the program, list of exhibitors, educational sessions and more. We hope to see you this summer in Texas!
Play Ball! It’s Time For the NPSTW 2026 Contest
Sports teams and ECCs often consider themselves families, so we combined them for this year’s contest. Plus, we might be partial, but we consider every one of you an All Star!
For NPSTW 2026, which takes place April 12-18, we’re giving you three chances to win:
- Share your center’s Championship Moment!
- Nominate your Rookie of the Year. (Entries due by April 10 to qualify for the bracket.)
- Submit a veteran for the Hall of Fame. (Entries due by April 10 to qualify for the bracket.)
Get your entries in soon; voting is open!
PSC March/April 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:
- Stressed Out Strategies: Stress management
- Happy Place: Escape and self-awareness
- The Great Velocity Mismatch: Exponential Tech
Plus CDE articles and online exclusives!
Upcoming Webinars
- The Great CJIS Divide: How IT and Public Safety Can Build a Real Partnership
April 8, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET - Smarter Call Triage for Healthier Teams and Better Response
April 14, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Free for members; $59 for non-members | Worth 1 CDE
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.
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Silent Key: Thomas A. Catino
APCO Life Member Thomas A. Catino of Colonie, New York, passed away March 27 at the age of 77.
The U.S. Army veteran spent 20 years in the Colonie Police Department. He retired as lieutenant director of communications, and he served as Atlantic Chapter president of APCO.
APCO Seeks Comments on Candidate National Operational Standard Emergency Communications Common Disposition Codes for Data Exchange
This standard establishes a common set of disposition codes to support accurate and consistent sharing of incident outcome information across emergency communications centers (ECCs), jurisdictions and disciplines.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Advances FirstNet Reauthorization Act
On March 25, the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously voted to advance the FirstNet Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7386) to the full House of Representatives.
APCO International Re-Opens Working Group to Revise Joint AACN Vehicle Emergency Data Set Standard
The revision will address ongoing opportunities for telematics service providers to use a consistent, predefined structure when delivering data to the emergency communications centers (ECCs), creating a more efficient emergency response.
APCO Applauds Introduction of Additional Next Generation 9-1-1 Legislation
On March 11, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ted Budd (R-NC) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act in the U.S. Senate. APCO International celebrates the introduction of another bipartisan effort to strengthen the nation’s commitment to modern, resilient emergency communications.
