This week, legislation was introduced in the Senate — the Enhancing First Response Act (S. 3556) — that would fix the federal classification of 9-1-1 professionals, improve the information shared during 9-1-1 outages and examine the enhancements being made for 9-1-1 calls made from multi-line telephone systems. Senators Klobuchar (D-MN) and Blackburn (R-TN) co-sponsored the bill along with Senators Heinrich (D-NM) and Thune (R-SD). This Senate bill complements the House version of the 9-1-1 SAVES Act, creating alternative strategic paths for achieving reclassification.

If health and wellness are on your list of resolutions for the new year, let APCO help with the first-ever 9-1-1 Wellness Summit! Join us February 6 in Atlanta to gain valuable insights into stress and trauma management. You'll learn how these factors impact you and your team while acquiring practical tools to maintain optimal well-being.
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The APCO Young Professionals Committee proudly recognizes Sarah Bates as this quarter’s young professional spotlight. Sarah is a native of Oklahoma and has served in public safety communications for over thirteen years. Sarah’s career began unexpectedly in 2010 when she applied and was hired for dispatch in Osage County. She spent her first two years falling in love with the field and, in 2012, took an opportunity at the City of Tulsa dispatch center, where she currently serves as a training coordinator.
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PRYME Unveils Expanded Push-to-Talk Accessory Line for Radios and Cellular Devices