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New CAC Webinar: Commercial Perspective of NG9-1-1

Posted By Meghan Architect 05-01-2024 08:35
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Jun 20, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT Do you hear terms related to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), but don’t fully understand what it all means? Join members of the Commercial Advisory Council (CAC) as they break down some NG9-1-1 terms and acronyms, give a high level technical overview and talk ...

Flash Day Is Today

Posted By Meghan Architect 04-01-2024 14:47
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Register for APCO 2024 today and save $100 on your full conference registration. We can't wait to see you in Orlando!

9-1-1 Wellness Summit Is 4 Weeks Away!

Posted By Meghan Architect 01-16-2024 15:47
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Register now to join us for the inaugural 9-1-1 Wellness Summit, taking place February 6 in Atlanta, GA. Gain valuable insights into stress and trauma management at the 9-1-1 Wellness Summit. Learn how these factors impact you and your team while acquiring practical tools to maintain optimal ...

Scholarships Are Now Open!

Posted By Meghan Architect 01-02-2024 11:24
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One of the many benefits of APCO membership is the opportunity to participate in the scholarship program. If selected you may use the funds for professional development and career advancement including all APCO Institute courses and leadership programs. Scholarship application deadlines: ...

November/December 2023 PSC Magazine

Posted By Meghan Architect 11-27-2023 15:02
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The latest edition of PSC magazine is out. Key articles include: Back on Track: Responding to derailments Refuge From Disorder: The realities of evacuation in response to civil disturbances Death Wish: How PSTs can recognize and respond when criminal subjects want police to end their ...

Latest Issue of PSC Magazine Just Hit the Stands!

Posted By Meghan Architect 11-07-2023 09:57
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Articles featured in this issue: Responding to derailments depends on rail company cooperation and cracking the coded language of trains. Akron, Ohio, ECC personnel learned the realities of evacuation in response to civil disturbances. How public safety telecommunicators can recognize and ...

Registration Now Open for New APCO Wellness Event!

Posted By Meghan Architect 10-16-2023 15:06
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Registration is now open for APCO’s new event, the 9-1-1 Wellness Summit! Join us February 6 in Atlanta, GA, for strategies and tools to mitigate stress and trauma, allowing you to better save lives and live well.

APCO 2024 Call for Speakers Is Now Open

Posted By Meghan Architect 10-02-2023 14:42
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We are looking for innovative, engaging, inspiring and informative individuals to speak at APCO 2024 , taking place August 4-7 in Orlando, Florida. Submit your application for a one-hour presentation in one of our ten professional development tracks. The deadline to submit is December 13 at 11:59 ...

NEW COURSE: Fundamentals of NG9-1-1

Posted By Meghan Architect 09-19-2023 09:41
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October 31 - November 1 Worth 16 CDEs This course explores technologies in a comprehensive, end-to-end way that aligns with the emerging consensus reached by the nation’s leading organizations in the field. Among the key concepts included in the course are the important role of interoperability in ...

New Dates! Cybersecurity Training for ECCs

Posted By Meghan Architect 08-28-2023 13:10
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This October, APCO offers comprehensive cybersecurity training developed specifically for emergency communications centers. The courses are conducted by c ybersecurity experts and industry professionals on the issues and solutions for cybersecurity threats to your agency and specific training on ...

Webinar: Considering the Cloud? 5 Reasons It May Be Right for Your Agency

Posted By Meghan Architect 08-15-2023 13:17
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September 20 | 1:00 p.m. ET Free for members | Worth 1 CDE Cloud adoption is on the rise in emergency communications centers across the U.S., but is it right for your agency? In this webinar, Leah Hornacek, Hexagon sales manager and former 9-1-1 deputy director, will share the benefits of ...

Vote for Your Leadership

Posted By Meghan Architect 07-31-2023 11:08
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Eligible members may vote online or at the APCO 2023 voting booth until Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 2:15 p.m. Central Time. Results will be announced at APCO 2023 during the second general business session, Tuesday, August 8, at 4:15 p.m. Central Time.

APCO 2023 Early Bird Closes July 14

Posted By Meghan Architect 07-11-2023 17:04
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Save $100 on conference registration with the early bird rate – ends on July 14. And don’t forget as a member you receive a $200 discount on registration rates. If you haven’t yet booked your hotel, don’t wait since housing closes July 14 as well. We look forward to seeing you in Nashville August ...

A Few Seats Remain: Cybersecurity Fundamentals for the ECC

Posted By Meghan Architect 06-21-2023 14:10
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August 5, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This course is built on the experiences of public safety cybersecurity experts and ECC professionals. This course will provide ECC professionals with foundational knowledge of cyberattacks, including the anatomy of a cyberattack, signs of an ongoing cyberattack ...

Pre-order Your APCO 2023 T-shirt

Posted By Meghan Architect 06-12-2023 13:22
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Congratulations to Shante Lipscomb, communications manager for North Carolina A&T State University Police Department, for winning our T-shirt design contest! Pre-order your APCO 2023 conference T-shirt now through July 7 .

APCO International Announces 2023 Award Winners

Posted By Meghan Architect 06-01-2023 16:11
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APCO is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Public Safety Communications Awards and Technology Leadership Awards. The winners will be recognized during the Opening General Session at APCO 2023, APCO’s Annual Conference & Expo , taking place August 6-9 in Nashville, TN.

Webinar Wednesday: The State of 9‑1‑1 Staff Performance and Retention

Posted By Meghan Architect 05-22-2023 14:26
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May 24 | 1:00 p.m. ET Worth 1 CDE. Free for APCO members Is your 9-1-1 center struggling with staff performance and retention? You’re not alone. Issues like these are putting a strain on 9-1-1 centers everywhere, and there are many contributing factors. NICE’s recent benchmark study on the current ...

Vote for the APCO 2023 T-shirt!

Posted By Meghan Architect 05-15-2023 10:22
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The finalists have been selected and now it's time to pick your favorite T-shirt for APCO 2023 ! Voting ends on May 23.

CPE Class 15: Deadline to Apply Is May 15

Posted By Meghan Architect 05-08-2023 14:09
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APCO is accepting applications for the next class of Certified Public-Safety Executives (CPEs) - APCO's renowned leadership program. T he program consists of two 12-week online courses and one 10-day capstone course at APCO headquarters. Deadline is May 15.

Staffing Crisis Summit - Still Time to Register

Posted By Meghan Architect 05-02-2023 13:14
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May 17-18 | Herndon, VA Join public safety professionals, state and local government leaders and innovative companies from the private sector to explore ways to improve retention, innovate recruiting, streamline the hiring process, implement creative staffing strategies and build a culture of excel ...

WEBINAR: The State of 9-1-1 Staff Performance and Retention

Posted By Meghan Architect 04-24-2023 14:03
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Is your 9-1-1 center struggling with staff performance and retention? You’re not alone. Issues like these are putting a strain on 9-1-1 centers everywhere, and there are many contributing factors. Our recent benchmark study on the current State of 9-1-1 Staff Performance and Retention pulls back the ...

Thank You for Celebrating NPSTW With US!

Posted By Meghan Architect 04-17-2023 15:00
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Thank you for celebrating NPSTW with us and thank you to those who participated in our contest - who is your superhero sidekick. We had 99 entries and more than 3200 votes! Two additional award winners were added this year - top dogs.

Happy NPSTW!!

Posted By Meghan Architect 04-10-2023 11:28
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April 9-15 is National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week! Recognizing the first, first responders. In honor of #npstw we are hosting a contest on the NPSTW site and we want to know who is your sidekick or on your super team. Please share with us for a chance to win a gift card. And happy NPSTW! Thank ...

APCO 2023 Registration Now Open

Posted By Meghan Architect 04-06-2023 09:38
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APCO's Annual Conference & Expo is taking place August 6-9 in Nashville, TN. Register by July 14 to get the early bird rate.

TODAY IS FLASH DAY!!!!!!

Posted By Meghan Architect 04-03-2023 13:48
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Save $100 on your #APCO2023 registration today only! We can't wait to see you in Nashville!

Who’s Your Sidekick or Super Team?

Posted By Meghan Architect 03-27-2023 14:50
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There's still to enter our contest for NPSTW 2023. Tell us who is your sidekick or on your super team. Who has your back on those tough calls or who helps you unwind outside the ECC? Enter the contest for the chance to win $100 for your center (and your loyal sidekick). Learn more about the contest ...

WEBINAR: Limited Staff and Increasing Calls for Service: Technology to Address Staffing

Posted By Meghan Architect 03-15-2023 13:34
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April 4 | 1:00 p.m. | Free for members | Worth 1 CDE Join us to learn how to affordably manage call volume with limited staff using fully automated dispatch alerting. During this webinar, you’ll hear from Todd Tuttle, recent Assistant Fire Chief of Greensboro, NC on how implementing automated dispatch ...

New Institute Course Pricing Goes Into Effect July 1

Posted By Meghan Architect 03-10-2023 13:22
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The APCO Institute has announced pricing changes for its courses and programs, effective July 1, 2023.

Notice of Update for Fire Service Communications Certification

Posted By Meghan Architect 03-06-2023 16:01
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Effective April 1, 2023, an updated Fire Service Communications (FSC) course, FSC 3rd Edition, will replace the FSC 2nd Edition course. APCO is providing free registration for the FSC 3rd Edition Update course to those students and instructors currently certified in FSC 2nd Edition. The update course ...

RPL Scholarship Deadline Approaching

Posted By Meghan Architect 02-27-2023 16:34
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The deadline to apply for an RPL Scholarship is Wednesday, March 1. Apply for a scholarship for the Registered Public-Safety Leadership (RPL) Program , and get the training you need to reach your career goals.

Registration Open for New APCO 9-1-1 Staffing Crisis Summit

Posted By Meghan Architect 02-24-2023 10:08
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Registration is now open for APCO's new event—the 9-1-1 Staffing Crisis Summit . Join us May 17-18 in Herndon, VA, to explore ways to improve retention, innovate recruiting, streamline the hiring process, implement creative staffing strategies and build a culture of excellence. Members receive a ...

New Webinar: NG9-1-1 What You Need to Know and the Case for Federal Funding

Posted By Meghan Architect 02-07-2023 12:32
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Thursday, February 23 | 1:00 p.m. 1 CDE; free for all APCO and its partners at several national public safety associations came very close last year to achieving significant federal NG9-1-1 funding legislation and continue to press Congress to act. Learn about the foundational definitions ...

Do You Know Someone Who Deserves Extra Recognition?

Posted By Meghan Architect 02-01-2023 12:29
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This is your chance to nominate the hero in your life! The APCO Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Awards and Technology Leadership Awards are open. ECC awards honor those who have demonstrated the highest level of personal and professional conduct in public safety communications. The technology ...

Upcoming Cybersecurity Training

Posted By Meghan Architect 01-24-2023 11:05
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals for the ECC February 7, 2023 in the APCO Virtual Classroom Intermediate Cybersecurity Principles for the ECC March 28 – 29, 2023 in Daytona Beach, FL

APCO Launches CPE Alumni Group

Posted By Meghan Architect 01-17-2023 11:40
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The purpose of the CPE Alumni Group is to create a community of all CPE graduates to continue the connection, collaboration and camaraderie established during the CPE Program. For a limited time, CPE grads may join the CPE Alumni Group and be designated as a Founding Member.

Nominate a Hero in Your Life

Posted By Meghan Architect 01-11-2023 13:43
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APCO's ECC and Technology Leadership Awards are now open for nominations. Nominate someone in your life for an ECC award to recognize their extraordinary performance in the line of duty. Nominate your center for a Technology Leadership award to get recognized for your technological achievements.

APCO Scholarships Now Open

Posted By Meghan Architect 01-10-2023 17:30
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The APCO Silent Key and Commercial Partner Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for emergency communications professionals to participate in industry-leading certification training programs and professional development courses to better serve their communities and first responders. As a full ...

Happy New Year!

Posted By Meghan Architect 01-02-2023 09:12
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Wishing everyone a very happy New Year!

TODAY Is the Deadline for Call for Speakers

Posted By Meghan Architect 12-14-2022 13:58
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APCO 2023 c all for speakers closes today. Share your knowledge and experience with thousands of emergency communications professionals. If selected, you'll receive one complimentary full conference registration. We hope to see you in Nashville!

APCO 2023 Call for Speakers Deadline Is Dec. 14

Posted By Meghan Architect 11-14-2022 14:08
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APCO 2023 Call for Speakers is still open! Apply to speak during one of our professional development tracks: Communications Center Management Cutting Edge Developments Cybersecurity for Public Safety Communications Emergency Preparedness, Response & Situational Awareness FirstNet: ...

Offices Closed

Posted By Meghan Architect 11-10-2022 12:54
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The Daytona Beach office is closed Thursday, November 10, due to Hurricane Nicole. Both Daytona and Alexandria are closed Friday, November 11, for Veterans Day.

Webinar Today - Training, Retaining, and Creating an Emergency Comm Center Dream Team

Posted By Meghan Architect 11-08-2022 10:57
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November 8 | 1:00 p.m. ET Free for members | Worth 1 CDE Join us to learn how Director of Nashville Department of Emergency Communications, Steve Martini, is leveraging technology to encourage and track supervisor and employee communications to reinforce positive feedback. He’ll share some of the problems ...

Nexus Is One Week Away!

Posted By Meghan Architect 10-24-2022 14:51
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November 2-3 | Arlington, VA Join us for sessions focused on real-life scenarios and a special session on remote 9-1-1. The event will demonstrate the art of the possible by bringing NG9-1-1 technologies to life. Attendees earn 6 CDEs.

Cyber Tip of the Week, Week 3: Cyber Incident Response Plan

Posted By Meghan Architect 10-21-2022 10:50
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This week's cyber tip of the week in honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is focused on cyber incident response plans. Check out the video and view additional resources on the APCO website.

Cyber Tip of the Week, Week 2: Passwords

Posted By Meghan Architect 10-17-2022 13:47
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In honor of October being cybersecurity awareness month, we have created short videos with cybersecurity tips and useful info. This week we talk about passwords.

Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Posted By Meghan Architect 10-12-2022 12:38
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In honor of October being #Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we have created short videos with cybersecurity tips and useful info. This week we talk about QR codes.

New Webinar: Training, Retaining, and Creating an Emergency Comm Center Dream Team

Posted By Meghan Architect 10-06-2022 13:42
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November 8 | 1:00 p.m. Free for members | Worth 1 CDE Join us to learn how Director of Nashville Department of Emergency Communications, Steve Martini, is leveraging technology to encourage and track supervisor and employee communications to reinforce positive feedback. He’ll share some of the ...

Upcoming Webinar: Leveraging Automated Dispatch Alerting to Address Workload and Staffing Challenges

Posted By Meghan Architect 10-04-2022 12:46
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October 11 | 1:00 p.m. ET Free for members | Worth 1 CDE Hiring and retaining dispatchers has become a major challenge for most emergency dispatch centers. Dispatcher workload and stress largely contribute to this, but how do you address these issues? Join Todd Tuttle as he shares his experience ...

Hurricane Ian and Daytona Office

Posted By Meghan Architect 09-28-2022 10:53
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Our Daytona Beach headquarters office is will be closed the remainder of the week, due to hurricane Ian. We plan to reopen on Monday, October 3. Stay safe everyone.

New Webinar: Communications Challenges and Solutions for School Response

Posted By Meghan Architect 09-22-2022 13:14
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October 19 | 1:00 p.m. ET Free to members | Worth 1 CDE Traditionally, discrepancies in technology, preparation, coordination between agencies, and school policies and procedures could slow down a notification to emergency responders. Even with all the advances in interoperable communications in ...

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