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🚨 Speaker Spotlight: Kevin McNulty 🚨

At APCO’s AI Summit, Kevin McNulty will share practical strategies to help agencies harness the power of generative AI. Don’t miss his session at the AI Summit, taking place October 7–8 in Orlando.

Secure your spot: https://apcosummits.org/ai/registration/

APCO applauds today’s historic passage of the Enhancing First Response Act (S.725) by the U.S. Senate. This legislation directs the OMB to reclassify public safety telecommunicators as “protective service” occupations. Read more:

On this day of remembrance, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of all who served on 9/11. APCO remembers the victims, the courage of those in the field and the public safety telecommunicators — the unseen heroes who gave calm and direction when it was needed most.

📢 Join us for our webinar next week! AI Threats & New Solutions for Connecting Stalled 9-1-1 Calls. Hear from the FCC’s CSRIC about the latest technologies designed to keep stalled 9-1-1 calls connected. Register now: https://www.apcointl.org/courses/ai-threats-new-solutions-for-connecting-stalled-9-1-1-calls-webinar-78250/

Today, the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology is holding a hearing focused on #publicsafety. APCO submitted a letter calling for federal #NG911 support, permanent FirstNet reauthorization and more. Read the letter:
https://apcointl.org/~documents/filing/apco-letter-for-the-record-public-safety-communications-hearing-090925?layout=file

APCO applauds @RepMatsui & @GusBilirakis for introducing the Emergency Reporting Act & Kari’s Law Reporting Act. These bipartisan bills will strengthen 9-1-1 networks, improve outage reporting & ensure the public can always reach 9-1-1 when help is needed.