PSConnect eGroups - Tap into a valuable resource – your professional peers!
In response to your request for more targeted discussions, we have created several topical eGroups. The descriptions below are intended to provide a glimpse into the possible topics and focus for each eGroup. Please begin using these as an alternative to the APCO Open Forum for topic-specific discussion with your peers.
Telecommunicators: On the front line
Network with your colleagues who work on the front lines in a communications center: calltaker, dispatcher, telecommunicator and more.
Supervision & Employee Oversight
Exchange insights with other professionals working in mid-level management. Explore issues related to personnel: appraisals, interpersonal communications, staff scheduling, supervising, etc.
Agency Management & Operation
Discover and discuss with top-level administrators how agencies across the U.S. handle daily operations, develop policies, activate Emergency Operations Centers and manage the many complexities of public safety communications.
Training & Certification
Connect with fellow training coordinators, learn from their insights and share your knowledge and experience on a range of topics, including the hot topics in training, certifying your training program, and advancement opportunities related to training.
Public Education
How can you increase public awareness, improve understanding of public safety communications or start a citizen’s academy? Chat with other professionals who are making strides in public education.
Advocacy & Government Affairs
Help shape the issues impacting public safety communications at the national and state levels. Learn about legislative actions, current policy debates and find ways to advocate for your profession.
Radio & Spectrum Technology
Discuss and learn about radio technology, P25, 700 MHz, D-block, interoperability, spectrum management and related issues.
Telephony & Information Technology
Share the latest on emerging technologies and issues related to wireless, CADs, RMS, trunks, computers, phone systems – any matter of telephony & IT.
Association & Member News
Probe into the inner workings of your association, learn about recent activities and events, connect with fellow members, and help chart the future of your association and profession.
You can follow these simple steps to join the eGroups:
Step One – Log in to www.psconnect.org using your APCO International Log in information.
Step Two – Click on “My Subscriptions” in the “Discussions” tab.
Step Three – Choose your subscription preferences for the eGroups you would like to join. And don’t forget to save your preferences at the bottom of the page.
Also remember that you can adjust your preferences for all your eGroups in the same section. You can choose to:
- receive information Real Time,
- in one email per day via the Daily Digest,
- on your PDA,
- or choose no emails to view content online only.
Thank you for your patience as we work to continually enhance your networking opportunities! Contact us at apco@apcointl.org if you have any questions.