Join us November 2-3 for an interactive walk-through of scenarios from real events and what a future Next Generation 9-1-1 response could look like. APCO and Nexus partners will demonstrate the art of the possible by bringing these technologies to life. The event will feature panel discussions followed by demonstrations. Register now
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Early bird registration for APCO 2022, August 7-10 in Anaheim, California, closes July 8! After this date registration fees will increase. Register now
The APCO housing block will also close on July 8. After this date availability and conference rates cannot be guaranteed. Book your room
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Durham Emergency Communications Center, North Carolina, has received APCO Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing training for public safety telecommunicators is important as they provide essential services to the public in an expanding and rapidly changing environment. Read more
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APCO has filed a Project Initiation with ANSI to revise and redesignate the standard titled APCO/NENA Standard for the Establishment of a Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) Program for Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs). The revision of this standard provides uniformed methods to evaluate the delivery of service by emergency communications personnel to ensure high standards of performance. Read more
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Mission Critical Communications
The Enterprise Wireless Alliance recommended to the Federal Communications Commission that the association be made responsible for overseeing licensing and with developing a regulatory framework.
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Hudson Valley 360
Robyn Sweet was off duty when she came to the aid of a man suffering a heart-related emergency. Sweet performed CPR and called 9-1-1.
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WMTW 8 ABC
Bella underwent six weeks of training and will soon be certified as a therapy dog.
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Fox 5 Atlanta
Public safety telecommunicator Tanya Conway likely saved the life of her husband when he had a heart attack at home. Tanya performed CPR and revived him before he was rushed to the hospital.
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Patch
Alexander Dennett Sr. guided a father through the delivery of his baby. The baby was born two minutes after Alexander answered the emergency call.
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals for the ECC will take place on Saturday, August 6, in Anaheim, California, at APCO 2022. Topics addressed include why emergency communications centers (ECC) are a target, how to protect your ECC, signs of an ongoing cyberattack, mitigation techniques and more. You don't need to register for APCO 2022 to sign up for this course. The course is worth 8 CDEs. Learn more
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