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Telecommunicators, NPSTW Are Big News

apcointl April 15, 2016 2016, Celebrating NPSTW

This month, more than 300 newspapers have written about NPSTW and the recognition due public safety telecommunicators for their demanding and generally unseen role in emergency response. Browse the still growing list to see the multitude of ways agencies and communities are honoring those working in their comm centers.

« Dedication and Recognition Countywide.
How we celebrate NPSTW @ UKPD »

APCO GRO Retweets #NPSTW

GRO_APCOAPCO Gov't Relations@GRO_APCO·
6h

.@FCC issues warning that amateur, CB, and personal radios (such as walkie-talkies) cannot be used to commit or facilitate criminal acts: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-73A1.pdf

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GRO_APCOAPCO Gov't Relations@GRO_APCO·
5 Jan

Clearly deserved!

Cheryl C. Kagan@CherylKagan

.@MDHealthDept issued its guidelines for our 24 local health depts. Phase 1A #vaccines should "prioritize first responders... at increased risk of exposure or who must be in the field OR WORK ONSITE." (Emphasis mine & reflects inclusion of our 9-1-1 Specialists!) #NG911 1/2

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GRO_APCOAPCO Gov't Relations@GRO_APCO·
5 Jan

New blog! "Forming the Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition" - read about our collaborative efforts with other major public safety orgs to achieve a significant & effective federal NG911 grant program: https://www.apcointl.org/forming-the-public-safety-next-generation-9-1-1-coalition/ @NG_911Coalition #PublicSafetyforNextGen911

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GRO_APCOAPCO Gov't Relations@GRO_APCO·
30 Dec

A joint brief of petitioners including @APCOIntl was filed 12/18 in federal appeals court challenging the @FCC's 6 GHz Order. Our public safety-specific arguments are in Section IV.A and at page 76. https://www.apcointl.org/download/initial-brief-by-joint-petitioners-regarding-6-ghz-order/?wpdmdl=44202

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GRO_APCOAPCO Gov't Relations@GRO_APCO·
30 Dec

We're not done with 2020 yet! @APCOIntl submits petition for reconsideration of ill-conceived, split-decision @FCC order concerning the public safety 4.9 GHz band. https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/12292482323692/APCO%20Petition%20for%20Reconsideration%20-%204.9%20GHz%20-%20Dec%202020.pdf

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GRO_APCOAPCO Gov't Relations@GRO_APCO·
22 Dec

Very pleased that the Appropriations Act includes repeal of the T-band provision; awaits POTUS signature but would allow public safety to continue to use this spectrum for mission-critical communications.

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NG911InstituteNG911 Institute@NG911Institute·
17 Dec

Deadline Extended! We are now accepting Honor Award Nominees until December 31st http://bit.ly/3gNFsaQ https://bit.ly/3nwbuuP

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GRO_APCOAPCO Gov't Relations@GRO_APCO·
17 Dec

Interesting in presenting at APCO’s 2021 conference next August in San Antonio? Deadline for submissions is tomorrow! https://www.apco2021.org

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GRO_APCOAPCO Gov't Relations@GRO_APCO·
14 Dec

.@APCOintl congratulates Commissioner Simington on his new role @FCC. With the many urgent public safety communications matters presently before the @FCC, we look forward to working with him on these and other priorities going forward.

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EdPFirstNetEdward Parkinson@EdPFirstNet·
9 Dec

With the @FBI selection of @FirstNet for day to day and emergency operations, the nations premier law enforcement agency is putting its faith in our system. We at @FirstNetGov are excited about building further on our partnership. https://bit.ly/2JG0KLO

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FirstNetGovFirstNet Authority@FirstNetGov·
3 Dec

Tuning in to @APCOIntl’s Emerging Tech Forum? Join #FirstNetAuthority CEO @EdPFirstNet TODAY at 11:30 a.m. ET as he talks with APCO Chief Counsel Jeff Cohen about what #publicsafety can expect from @FirstNet in the new year: https://techforum.apcointl.org/ #apcoetf

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