As part of the effort to pass the 911 SAVES Act, a bill that would classify public safety telecommunicators as “Protective Service Occupations,” APCO has been focusing its advocacy on key officials such as Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-3). Earning Congressman Scott’s support is essential, as he serves as chair of the committee with jurisdiction over the bill.

Following collaboration between APCO and IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters), on March 4, groups representing firefighters, paramedics, and public safety telecommunicators from the City of Newport News, City of Hampton, York County, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg, James City County, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach, City of Portsmouth, and City of Norfolk sent a letter to Congressman Scott. The groups noted that “Public safety telecommunicators perform lifesaving work every day” and asked Congressman Scott to support the 911 SAVES Act. 

• Opening General Session: Admiral William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.) - Leadership and Risk Management: Taking Command
• Distinguished Achievers Breakfast: Robyn Benincasa - Playing to Win: How Champions LEAD Change
• Food for Thought Luncheon: Mike Robbins - Bring Your Whole Self to Work

APCO’s new Cybersecurity Fundamentals for the ECC course provides vital training of the critical pieces of cybersecurity information specific to those in the industry. Built on the experiences of public safety cybersecurity experts and ECC professionals, this course will provide foundational knowledge of cyberattacks, including the anatomy of a cyberattack, signs of an ongoing cyberattack and mitigation techniques. The first class is April 22 in Forsyth, GA. Classes are just $199 for APCO members and $239 for non-members. Space is limited. Register today.

Experience some of the most popular sessions from APCO 2019, APCO's Annual Conference & Expo. The recordings are worth one CEU and free to members.

Coaching and Mentoring for Comm Center Success: How You Say It Matters
Adam Timm

Leading for Influence: It Matters What You Choose Each Day
Dr. Kimberly Miller

Developing a Learning Culture Through Employee Accountability
Ryan DesJardins

How to Write Effective SOPs to Fit Your Agency's Needs
Danny Murray

Is Your Quality Assurance Making a Difference?
March 25, 2020 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by NICE Public Safety

Cybersecurity: NG9-1-1 Best Practices & Case Studies
April 15, 2020 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Hamilton NG911

Bylaws Committee
The Bylaws Committee is continually reviewing governing documents of APCO International and is also available to review any chapter's governing documents. All chapters are encouraged to reach out to the Committee Chairs – Craig Scholl or Maureen Will – to request a document review. The Committee has recently completed reviewing the Policy Manual and is now in the process of reviewing the Bylaws document for grammatical and layout errors. Sign up for this committee if you want to be part of this valuable service to our members and association.

NICE Investigate Selected by New York’s Nassau County to Drive Digital Transformation for District Attorney’s Office and Police Department

Anritsu Company Introduces Industry’s Most Lightweight, Portable and Flexible Two-port PIM Testing Solution

South Sound 911 Appoints Deborah Grady as Executive Director