On November 1, the Federal Communications Commission announced the members of its Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group. Megan Bixler, Technical Program Manager for APCO International, was selected as a member of the working group. The full list of members can be found in the FCC’s announcement.
APCO is seeking volunteers to participate in the revision of two standards: APCO ANS Core Competencies and Minimum Training Requirements for Public Safety Communications Technician (CAD, Radio, and GIS) and Best Practices for the Use of Social Media in Public Safety Communications.
Get ready for the cooler weather heading your way. Fall and winter apparel including sweaters, jackets, cardigans and shrugs are all available at the APCO store. Start shopping now.
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Expansion of the service is slowed by lack of funds and outdated technology. Legislation in Congress would appropriate money to hasten access of texting for 9-1-1 call centers.
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Communications centers around the country sent condolences and gifts in response to officers killed in the line of duty.
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APCO President Holly Wayt shares how her work in public safety communications has always been centered around helping people.
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Bruce Carlton answered Rabbi Jeffrey Myers' call and is being credited with saving the rabbi’s life by keeping him on the phone and away from the gunman. Continue
