October 12, 2017 | Austin, TX

This intensive, one-day event is designed to give current and aspiring leaders in emergency communications the knowledge and strategies they need to start managing technology-focused issues such as cybersecurity and NG9-1-1.

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Tim Scanlon, Curriculum Developer

Tim Scanlon joined the APCO Institute staff in 2014 and works as Curriculum Developer. In this capacity, Tim works creating new courses and learning resources as well as revising existing ones. Tim is pleased that he can contribute to APCO’s mission of bringing training to public safety professionals. He is especially glad to see the success of the Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) program which is now entering its second year with 32 graduates to date. Since joining APCO, Tim has also worked on the Law Enforcement Communications and the revision of PST – 7th Edition courses. Tim holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.

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