On September 17, 2025, APCO filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to its Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on improving interoperability and reliability for NG9-1-1. Building on initial comments filed in August, APCO called for covered 9-1-1 service providers to be defined by their role in delivering and supporting 9-1-1 communications, urged […]
Attend APCO’s AI Summit in October
The AI Summit will bring together public safety professionals, technology leaders and innovators to examine how AI is reshaping the 9-1-1 landscape. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or you’ve already integrated it into your operations, this summit will offer valuable knowledge, networking and a vision for the future of emergency communications.
Share Your Knowledge at APCO’s Wellness & Workforce Summit
We’re looking for dynamic speakers, facilitators, and thought leaders to be part of the APCO Wellness & Workforce Summit — an immersive event focused on the evolving landscape of wellness, staffing, recruitment, retention and culture in 9-1-1 and emergency communications. Whether you’re a frontline telecommunicator, supervisor, director, trainer, or industry partner — if you have a story, strategy, or approach that reflects the changing needs of today’s centers, we want to hear from you.
Upcoming Webinars
Telecommunicator Mental Wellness: Silent No More
October 2, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. ET
Public Safety Vehicle Communications: How Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) Strengthens Security
October 15, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. ET
PSC September/October 2025 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:
- The evolving threat landscape
- Public alerting and notification
- To arm or not to arm
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 Joins Public Safety Leaders to Champion FirstNet Reauthorization
APCO International joined leaders from the nation’s most prominent public safety organizations to urge lawmakers on Capitol Hill to swiftly and permanently reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) before its legislative sunset in February 2027.
Agencies Receive APCO Agency Training Program Accreditation
Alexandria, VA – The following agencies recently received Agency Training Program Accreditation, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International: Orleans Parish Communication, Louisiana (June) Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority, New Mexico (August) Highland Lakes Regional Emergency Communications Center, Texas (August) On July 30, APCO CEO and Executive Director Mel […]
APCO Hails Senate Passage of the Enhancing First Response Act
This legislation directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reclassify public safety telecommunicators as “protective service” occupations in the federal government’s catalog of occupations, the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC), correcting their current miscategorization as “administrative/clerical” workers and recognizing the lifesaving nature of their work.
APCO Seeks Comments on Candidate Standard Titled Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Telecommunicators
This standard defines baseline training requirements necessary to prepare public safety telecommunicators to handle emergency and non-emergency incidents.
APCO International is seeking a Host Committee Chairperson for APCO 2027 being held in Anaheim, CA.
The event will be July 25 – July 28, 2027. Please submit your complete nomination to: Patricia Giannini Henry at [email protected]. Deadline for submission is December 1, 2025.
Thank You to Our Partners
Corporate Partner Spotlight
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