APCO is excited to announce APCO Executive Search, a comprehensive service that recruits top-tier leaders to take emergency communications centers to the next level of performance. Using a multi-step approach, the Executive Search team works with client agencies to develop executive profiles, conducts an extensive search for suitable candidates and screens for those that best match agency requirements. Based on the screening results, top candidates are chosen and their profiles are presented for the final interview process. Learn more.
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On September 16, APCO filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to a public notice seeking information on technological solutions to combatting the use of contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities. APCO cautioned the FCC to avoid “jamming” and equivalent solutions that could block legitimate calls to 9-1-1 or interfere with first responder communications inside or nearby correctional facilities.
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The Emerging Technology Forum has transformed into an all virtual experience!
While we had hoped to meet in person, we decided to move this event online for the safety and welfare of attendees, speakers, sponsors and staff. We can’t wait to gather the public safety community as we learn and connect virtually. New dates will be announced soon.
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The following agencies have met the minimum training standards for APCO’s Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® initiative, and have been awarded certification.
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East County Today
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation suggested by a Kings County, California, public safety telecommunicator. The law does not change telecommunicators’ eligibility with respect to retirement benefits.
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Picayune Item
Pearl River County (Mississippi) Emergency Management has improved its ability to communicate with the public as well as receive vital data from the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center.
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Cumberland Times-News
Mark Karalewitz was named the 2020 Dispatcher of the Year, Abbey Bevan received the 2020 Chief’s Award, and James Dudley won the Bill “Big Dog” Lamberson Memorial Award.
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Harnessing the Power of Real-time Data in the Command Center
September 22, 2020 | 1:00 PM ET
Sponsored by L3Harris
Command and dispatch centers are central to every critical communications system where quickly dispatching the appropriate first responders is of paramount importance. Key to command center operations is having a good understanding of the full operational picture using multiple data sources. We, however, live in an interconnected world with a plethora of data coming to us from different angles.This webinar will give an overview of a solution that helps dispatchers and command center leaders effectively manage this dynamic data-rich environment. This solution provides a synchronized, real-time common operational picture that delivers intelligence to drive faster decisions, increased efficiency and enhanced public safety.
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The team from Jefferson City is recognized as APCO Teammates in Action for their response when an EF3 tornado hit their county and for the daily dedication and selfless service to others that personifies the nature of the first-first responder.
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The Connection
Looking back on her 17-year career as a public safety telecommunicator, Rachel Payne said, “Once I started, I couldn’t imagine leaving.” Now she has been named the director of Robertson County E911 Emergency Communications District.
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Detroit Free Press
The backup system, which included public safety telecommunicators calling officers on cell phones, was needed for three hours. A spokesman for the county said the situation did not prevent anyone from calling 9-1-1.
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