For years the 9-1-1 industry has been told that Next Generation 9-1-1 is on the horizon — it is coming soon so get ready. ECCs around the country are adopting technology that brings either livestreaming video into the 9-1-1 center or live 9-1-1 calls into the patrol car.
New AFC Courses Available
APCO, in partnership with IWA Technical Services, Inc., is offering two new courses this spring. These courses use state-of-the-art test equipment and cover the areas that today’s land mobile radio communications technician / engineer in the public safety or business / commercial communications field will encounter.
General Communications Technician Level 1
April 28 – 30, 2025 | 24 CDEs
Line Antenna Sweep
May 1 – 2, 2025 | 16 CDEs
Both courses will be presented live at the APCO Headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.
APCO’s 9-1-1 Wellness Summit Open for Registration
March 2-3, 2025 | Portland, OR
Co-located with the APCO Western Regional Conference 2025
Gain valuable insights into stress and trauma management at the 9-1-1 Wellness Summit. Learn how these factors impact you and your team while acquiring practical tools to maintain optimal well-being. Enroll today and unlock the key to personal and team health.
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Agencies Receive APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Eleven agencies recently received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International.
CPE Class 17 Completes APCO’s Prestigious Certified Public-Safety Executive Program
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is pleased to announce that the following individuals have earned the Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) designation, after completing a rigorous six-month program and the culminating course – a two-week capstone seminar at APCO headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Silent Key: Weldon Joe Blair
Weldon Joe Blair, 88, a life and senior member of APCO, passed away January 4.
Joe was a U.S. Army veteran and worked on classified projects for Collins Radio. He also worked at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. A lifetime member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Joe enjoyed meeting and talking to people worldwide as a Ham Radio operator.
Thank You to Our Partners
Corporate Partner Spotlight
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