Learn cybersecurity best practices and strategies at these upcoming trainings
APCO International is hosting two upcoming training events designed to heighten your awareness about cybersecurity and provide you with strategies to minimize the risks to your agency. Both trainings are available at a discount to APCO full and associate members.

Cybersecurity Hygiene Training (early registration ends November 17, 2017)
January 11, 2018 | Daytona Beach, FL
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Envision: The Future of Emergency Communications
January 16, 2018 | Austin, TX
February 15, 2018 | Nashville, TN (Registration opening soon)
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There is still time to submit your proposal to speak at APCO 2018. Take some time and ask yourself:

• Are you a public safety communications industry leader?
• Do you have a unique solution you want to share?
• Have you recently implemented an innovative idea?

If the answer is yes to any of those questions, you should be part of APCO 2018's educational program.
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Christy Elson, Agency Course Coordinator
Christy Elson recently joined the APCO Institute staff bringing with her 10 years of experience in the training and publications field. She currently works as one of the Agency Course Coordinators.

In this capacity, Christy provides support to APCO agency instructors by processing courses, distributing CDE certificates, assisting instructors with resources and processing agency book orders. She is excited about her new role and proud to play a part in the education and training of public safety communications professionals.

When she is not working, Christy enjoys long walks, bike riding and caring for her furry family of five.

The Onondaga County (N.Y.) Department of Emergency Communications Supervisor of Dispatch Operations Keith Ducett, Jr. was presented with the "Individual Contribution to the Profession Award" at the biennial NYS GIS Association Conference called NYGeoCon 2017.

Establishment of a consolidated emergency communications system for Onondaga County reflects a long-standing interest in improving the ability of public safety resources to respond to calls for emergency assistance.

Northern Kentucky Tribune Marci McNay, assistant director of the Campbell County Consolidated Dispatch Center, was named Supervisor of the Year by the Kentucky Chapter of the APCO.

City of Rochester, N.Y. - Mayor's Office The Rochester Mayor's Office congratulates 9-1-1 dispatcher Anita Danzy, who won the APCO Atlantic Chapter Trainer of the Year Award.

CityScene Under the leadership of Christy Bailey, the City of Westerville (Ohio) Communication Division earned training program certification and was recognized at the 2017 APCO International Annual Conference & Expo in Denver.

Urgent Communications South Carolina is now the 28^th states—not including two territories—to "opt-in" to the FirstNet system.

Federal Engineering to Present at the 33rd Annual Illinois Public Safety Telecommunications Conference Association