Every year, APCO’s Annual Conference and Expo provides an opportunity for the association’s Government Relations Office (GRO) to engage with members, learn from their experiences and continue shaping and strengthening its policy priorities.
Voting Is Open!
Full APCO members can vote for officers from now until Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. Central Time. Results will be announced at APCO 2026 during the second general business session, Tuesday, August 4, at 4:15 p.m. Central Time.
PSC July/August 2026 Issue Is Online
PSC, APCO’s bi-monthly magazine, is a membership benefit and the authoritative source of information on public safety communications worldwide. This issue includes features on:
- APCO Heads to San Antonio
- Membership in Action
- More Than a Booth
Plus CDE articles and online exclusives!
Register Now to Save on Onsite Fees
Register now for APCO 2026! Your registration includes 132 professional development sessions; 200+ exhibitors showcasing the latest 9-1-1 technologies; multiple opportunities to connect with your peers at receptions, topical meet-ups, the Block Party and other special events (some with additional fees); and much more!
Expedite Your Certification With APCO Course Bundles
The APCO Institute has introduced a new, more efficient way to train: APCO course bundles. This pilot program brings together some of APCO’s most in-demand online courses into one streamlined registration experience. Three course bundles are currently offered and are open for registration:
- PST 1 + EMD
- PST 1 + PST Instructor
- EMD + EMD Instructor
Being an APCO member has added immeasurable value to my professional and personal growth. As a member, you have access to top-notch resources, industry expertise and the opportunity to join a networking powerhouse.
Keeping You Up to Date
APCO is your source for public safety communications news that affects you, your job and your community.
APCO Heads to San Antonio
The rhythm of the San Antonio River Walk, the glow of the city lights reflecting across the water, the energy of thousands of public safety professionals gathering with purpose. San Antonio is more than just a conference destination. It is a feeling. A calling. A moment.
Court Decision Clears Path for Next Steps in 4.9 GHz Band
The 4.9 GHz band is an important public safety spectrum resource, and a recent court decision has cleared the way for the FCC to continue implementing its plans for the band.
Senators Introduce Bill to Support Wireless Emergency Alerts From Satellites
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have introduced the Mystic Alerts Act (S. 4968), which would encourage satellite-based service providers to transmit wireless emergency alerts (WEAs).
APCO Meets with FCC’s Arpan Sura, Senior Counsel to the FCC Chairman, About Spectrum Priorities
On July 13, APCO staff met with Arpan Sura, senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and the FCC’s Chief AI Officer, to discuss the need for public safety professionals to have access to the spectrum resources and advanced communications technologies they need to protect lives and keep communities safe.
NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus Co-Chairs Urge House Passage of Enhancing First Response Act
Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Norma Torres (D-CA), co-chairs of the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus, sent a letter on July 2 urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring S.725, the Enhancing First Response Act, to the House floor for consideration under suspension of the rules.
