This week, APCO joined in a letter to members of the Senate Commerce Committee urging Congress to fund the nationwide deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) in the reconciliation bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The letter noted that the current reconciliation legislation does not provide NG9-1-1 funding. The letter acknowledged the needs of the day, particularly regarding the federal deficit and tax cuts, but stressed the importance of investing in a nationwide upgrade to 9-1-1.
Mel Maier, CEO & executive director of APCO International said: “America’s 9-1-1 infrastructure is essential to emergency response. Federal funds are urgently needed to modernize this infrastructure to protect the public, promote our national defense and safeguard against cyberattacks. APCO will continue to work to secure funding for the full nationwide deployment of NG9-1-1.”
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On June 6, APCO submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with recommendations for how the agency can strengthen its wireless 9-1-1 location accuracy rules so that public safety telecommunicators receive the most actionable location information possible. APCO emphasized that “dispatchable location” — meaning the caller’s street address plus their office, apartment or room number — remains public safety’s preferred solution. APCO recommended that the FCC grant wireless providers the flexibility and responsibility to deliver the “best available” 9-1-1 location information through all technically feasible means.
APCO affirmed its commitment to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to advance meaningful location accuracy improvements that fully leverage existing technologies and take advantage of future innovations. We will continue to track this important issue and provide updates.
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Join an APCO Standards working group and help shape the future of public safety communications. Working group members are needed for:
APCO seeks ECC users, product producers and those with a general interest in ECC operations and equipment to serve on working groups for these standards. To apply, complete the online application at Join a Working Group.
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APCO conference apparel is now available for pre-order. Get ready to show your APCO pride in style! This year's lineup is packed with fresh, must-have merch:
- The official APCO 2025 conference shirt!
- Limited-edition 90th anniversary apparel honoring APCO's founding in 1935
- APCO logo socks
- Challenge coins
- CPE and RPL graduate shirts
When you pre-order and select onsite pickup, you'll be entered into a special giveaway. Three lucky winners will score any one item from the store for free!
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APCO’s Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL) Program is for public safety telecommunicators interested in developing exceptional management and supervisory skills required for successful emergency communications center operations. Now accepting applications for July and September.
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Learn about relevant topics for emergency communications personnel and earn up to 12 CDEs with an annual subscription to the APCO Illuminations Program. Upcoming sessions that begin July 1 include:
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News Advocate
Sonja Ratliff, of Manistee County (Michigan) 911 Central Dispatch, guided the birth of baby Henry from start to finish.
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6 News
Officials say the new operation will eliminate response delays by allowing all emergency and non-emergency calls to be handled in the city.
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Black Hill Pioneer
Jordan Rogers gave CPR instructions for nine minutes, guiding a caller until emergency personnel arrived to attend to an unresponsive female.
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Spectrum News 1
Ulster County (New York) Emergency Services is using social media, promoting openings in schools and ameliorating stressful working conditions to attract and retain workers.
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WSMV 4
The agency received hundreds of calls seeking information when tornadoes and severe storms buffeted the region in early April. “We want people to know that for those situations, we understand they can be scary, but 9-1-1 is not for information,” said James Matthews, public information officer for the Nashville Department of Emergency Communications.
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Need CDEs? Register for an upcoming APCO Institute course. See more course dates at apcointl.org/courses.
EMD, Fire Service and Law Enforcement Communications
Supervisory/Management Training
Specialized Training
Communication Center Operations
Health & Wellness
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