FCC Update on Public Safety Proceedings

The annual FCC update provided attendees with the latest information on federal actions impacting public safety communications. Representatives from the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau — from both the Policy and Licensing Division and the Cybersecurity and Communications Reliability Division — shared updates on key rulemakings and initiatives affecting public safety communications.

APCO 2025: First General Business Session

PCO 2025 attendees on Sunday heard about goals of the second vice president candidate, they considered an amendment to the association policy manual, and the new chief counsel laid out governmental strides for public safety communications.

APCO International Guidance on Requesting 9-1-1 Traffic in IP-Based Format

On March 25, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that 9-1-1 authorities can make requests to originating service providers (OSPs) to begin the process of delivering 9-1-1 traffic in IP-based format to delivery points designated by the 9-1-1 authority. This document informs APCO members of the FCC requirements regarding these requests and provides guidance […]

APCO Congratulates Newly-Confirmed Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

APCO extends its congratulations to Howard Lutnick on his confirmation as the United States Secretary of Commerce. Mr. Lutnick’s leadership and extensive experience in both the public and private sectors will be instrumental in driving economic growth, fostering innovation and enhancing critical infrastructure that benefits public safety.

U.S. House of Representatives Reintroduces the 9-1-1 SAVES Act

On January 16, Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) reintroduced the 9-1-1 SAVES Act in a step toward correcting the classification of public safety telecommunicators in the Standard Occupational Classification.