Dr. Christi Lower, PhD, CAE, recently joined APCO International as director for the APCO Institute. Dr. Lower has 15 years of experience leading high-profile and large-scale education and workforce initiatives in the nonprofit and public sectors.

The House of Representatives advanced several public safety communications bills this week. APCO commends the House of Representatives for advancing these important public safety communications bills and looks forward to working with the Senate toward final enactment. 

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.