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Upcoming Webinars

Legislative and Regulatory Updates from APCO’s Government Relations Office
March 13, 2025  | 1:00 p.m.
Free for members; $59 for non-members | Worth 1 CDE

Join APCO International’s Government Relations team for an informative webinar providing the latest updates on APCO’s top advocacy priorities.

Awards Nominations and Scholarship Applications Close April 1

The APCO Scholarship Program is open for applications. While the deadlines for Certified Public Safety Executive (CPE) Program and Registered Public-Safety Leaders (RPL) Program scholarships have passed, the application period for general scholarships is open  until 11:59 p.m. on April 1.

APCO’s annual Emergency Communications Center Awards and Technology Leadership Awards programs are now open and ready to accept your nominations! Submit your nominations by April 1!

You’re a Rock Star! What’s Your Agency’s Soundtrack?

For NPSTW 2025, we want to know what music, song, band or even dance move describes your agency. To enter the contest, just use our form to send us your answer and explain why it describes your shift or agency. Then circle back to vote for your favorites.

Flash Day Is April 1

For one day only, you can save on your full conference registration for APCO 2025. As a member, you already save $200 on your registration and with Flash Day, you can save an extra $100.  If you are not currently a member, join on or before April 1 to get the full $300 off!

PSC March/April 2025 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:

  • Eye of the Storm
  • Adding up the Past, Present and Future
  • 25 Year Later

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.


~LaToya Marz, Tri-Com Central Dispatch

Keeping You Up to Date

APCO is your source for public safety communications news that affects you, your job and your community.


Young Professional Spotlight: Haley Wright, City of Shawnee 9-1-1 (Okla.)

The APCO Young Professionals Committee is proud to announce Haley Wright as the January 2025 Spotlight winner.

February 20, 2025

The Livestream Leap

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.

February 13, 2025

APCO International Announces Recipients of the 9-1-1 Impact Awards

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announces the recipients of its inaugural 9-1-1 Impact Awards, who will be honored during an awards reception in Washington, D.C. The 9-1-1 Impact Awards replace the Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards to encompass a wider range of eligible recipients.

February 13, 2025

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.

February 6, 2025

Thank You to Our Partners

Corporate Partner Spotlight

Launched in 1996, OnStar is a wholly owned subsidiary of GM Holdings LLC (“GM”) and offers emergency, security and navigation services in Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models. OnStar offers a range of safety and security services such as Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services and Stolen Vehicle Assistance.


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