APCO 2026 kicked off officially Sunday with the First General Business Session as attendees heard the platform of the second vice president candidate, considered a bylaws amendment to add at-large seats to the Board of Directors, and got an update from APCO’s chief counsel on the association’s legislative and regulatory priorities.
APCO 2026 Starts Sunday!
We hope to see you in San Antonio! APCO 2026 offers something for everyone in the public safety communications profession – 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; and much more! And if you can’t join us, get all the news in the Show Daily delivered to your email each morning.
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.
GMU Comprehensive Survey of Emergency Communications Centers
Public safety communications professionals face unprecedented challenges — from staffing shortages and employee retention to evolving technology and increasing operational demands. To better understand these issues and develop meaningful solutions, APCO International has partnered with George Mason University to conduct a comprehensive survey of emergency communications centers (ECCs) across the United States.
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!
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Tik Tok the Time to Start Community Engagement Is Now
Sunday, August 2 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Danielle Harris, ENP, CMCP, Dispatch Supervisor, Ingham County 911, Lansing, Michigan Abracadabra, bippity boppity boo, community engagement for you! Oh wait… Unfortunately, no magic wand exists to grant agencies views on Facebook posts or to teach the public when (and when not) to call 9-1-1. In this […]
“Mean Girls” – Cliques in Dispatch
Sunday, August 2 | 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Sara J. Meyer, Accreditions Specialist, Boon County Joint Communications (Mo.) Cliques impact every emergency communications center, whether we admit it or not. Sara Meyer started this year’s educational sessions addressing the topic with a unique twist by referencing the popular movie from 2004 throughout the presentation. The […]
APCO & iCERT: Advancing AI for Emergency Response
Sunday, August 2 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Megan Bixler, CPE, RPL, Director of Technology, APCO InternationalDon Brittingham, President, Northern Lights Consulting (iCERT) Artificial intelligence continues to gain momentum across public safety. This session provided attendees with an overview of the APCO International and iCERT AI in Emergency Response Program. Megan Bixler and Don […]
Defending ECCs Against Swatting: Guidance from APCO & PSTA
Sunday, August 2 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Megan Bixler, CPE, RPL, Director of Technology, APCO InternationalJay Kaine, CISSP, Director of Threat Intelligence, PSTA Swatting incidents continue to present significant operational, financial, and public safety challenges for emergency communications centers (ECCs) across the country. APCO International and the Public Safety Threat Alliance (PSTA) shared […]
Behind the Sirens: How Louisville 911 Managed UPS Plane Crash Messaging
Sunday, August 2 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Jody Meimanl, Executive Director and Justin Bagby, CMCP, Telecommunications Supervisor Justin Bagby, CMCP, Telecommunications Supervisor Louisville Metro Emergency Services / MetroSafe 911 Louisville’s Emergency Management and 911 Director Jodi Meiman and Metrosafe shift supervisor Justin Bagby shared a more in-depth look at the UPS 2975 plane crash that occurred […]
