Alexandria, VA – APCO extends its congratulations to Howard Lutnick on his confirmation as the United States Secretary of Commerce. Mr. Lutnick’s leadership and extensive experience in both the public and private sectors will be instrumental in driving economic growth, fostering innovation and enhancing critical infrastructure that benefits public safety.
The U.S. Department of Commerce plays a key role in supporting public safety communications, including oversight of vital programs that impact 9-1-1 services and the nationwide public safety broadband network. Through agencies like the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Department helps advance policies and initiatives that improve emergency communications and ensure first responders have the tools they need to keep communities safe.
“We congratulate Secretary Lutnick on his confirmation,” said APCO CEO & Executive Director Mel Maier. “His extensive experience will play a vital role in strengthening the tools, resources and communications infrastructure that public safety professionals rely on to protect and save lives.”
APCO welcomes Secretary Lutnick’s leadership and looks forward to working together to support initiatives that improve emergency communications and technological advancements that benefit public safety professionals and the communities they serve.
APCO International® (www.apcointl.org)
APCO International is the world’s oldest and largest organization of public safety communications professionals and supports the largest U.S. membership base of any public safety association. It serves the needs of public safety communications practitioners worldwide – and the welfare of the general public as a whole – by providing complete expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach.
