Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a long-anticipated Report and Order concerning licensing and use of the 4.9 GHz band.
APCO 2025 Call for Speakers Is Open!
APCO International invites thought leaders and industry experts in emergency communications to submit session ideas for APCO’s Annual Conference & Expo taking place July 27-30, 2025, in Baltimore, MD.
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For Those Affected by Recent Hurricanes
Our thoughts are with those impacted by the recent hurricanes. In the wake of these storms, many are in urgent need of assistance. If you need support, APCO’s Sunshine Fund distributes critical financial support to members who are experiencing hardships. Get more information about how to apply for a Sunshine Fund grant.
We are always accepting donations to the Sunshine Fund to aid those impacted by life-altering events and disasters such as this one. Donate now at apcointl.org/sunshine.
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APCO is your source for public safety communications news that affects you, your job and your community.
Advisory on Iranian Cyber Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure Organizations Using Brute Force
The FBI, CISA, NSA, CSE, AFP and ACSC have released a joint cybersecurity advisory.
Young Professional Spotlight: Trae Maeder, Lee County Port Authority (Fla.)
The APCO Young Professionals Committee is proud to announce Trae Maeder as this quarter’s Young Professional Spotlight. Hailing from Florida, Trae has worked in several different roles of 9-1-1 dispatching and contributed his knowledge to multiple committees and organizations over his nine years of service.
Teammates-in-Action: Britt Whitmire
This date of a notable action by Whitmire given of 2/23/2024 only comes to mind because it is the most recent date that Britt Whitmire worked overtime. That within itself may not sound special or unique.
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Corporate Partner Spotlight
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