Two of the most important issues facing PSAPs right now are transitioning to NG9-1-1 and securing their systems from cyberattacks. Start the year off right and register for these upcoming training opportunities designed specifically for the emergency communications industry.
Cybersecurity Hygiene Training
January 11, 2018 | Daytona Beach, FL
Developed specifically for PSAPs, this one-day, in-person training touches on all aspects of cybersecurity with specific steps you can take to enhance the security of your emergency communications center. This training is worth eight CEUs. Learn more
Sponsored and presented by SecuLore
Envision: The Future of Emergency Communications
January 16, 2018 | Austin, TX - Sponsored by SecuLore
February 15, 2018 | Nashville, TN
Using a variety of simulations, scenarios and exercises, presenters will help attendees of this intensive training event translate learning topics into practice. This training is worth seven CEUs. Learn more
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There is still time left to submit your abstract to be part of APCO 2018, but time is running out. We invite APCO members, industry associates, business professionals and educators to submit a written proposal to be considered for APCO 2018's professional development sessions. Submit your proposal.
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Upcoming Webinars
The following webinars are free to members; $59 for non-members. Each webinar is worth one CEU.
- January 18, 2018: Active Listening: Can You Hear Me Now?
- March 15, 2018: Writing Effective Policy for the Comm Center: The ABCs and 123s
- May 17, 2018: Career Planning: It’s Not Just a Job
Register for these and see more upcoming webinars.
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APCO 2018, APCO
International’s Annual Conference & Expo, will be the place to network and
engage with the best of the public safety communications industry – from frontline
telecommunications and communication center management to public safety
communications equipment and services vendors. Showcase products and solutions
at the event where industry discusses the latest in FirstNet, cybersecurity, NG9-1-1 and more. If you haven’t yet secured your exhibit space with us in Las Vegas, visit
the conference and expo site today or contact us for more information. Act now, rates will increase on January 1.
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Mark Reddish, Senior Counsel and Manager of Government Relations 
Mark Reddish joined APCO’s Government Relations Office in 2012, after graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law. As Senior Counsel and Manager of Government Relations, he assists with APCO’s advocacy and developing regulatory filings. In his free time, Mark enjoys exercise, audiobooks and volunteering as a firefighter/EMT at one of the busiest rescue squads in Maryland.
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The Star Press
The city of Muncie, Indiana, and Delaware County may have resolved their dispute over the breakup of their longstanding joint 9-1-1 dispatch center as a Delaware County commissioner said the county would rescind the breakup decision.
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The Berkshire Eagle
Massachusetts State Police announced they would replace their analog radio system with a new digital system in a five-year plan that will upgrade 9-1-1 call centers, public safety and transportation agencies.
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The Washington Post
The baby's first cries were captured on the 9-1-1 audio for the Washington, D.C., Office of Unified Communications.
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PoliceOne.com
A committee that studied the issue for two years in New Hampshire voted unanimously in October to recommend opting out.
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