APCO 2022 – APCO International

FCC Regulatory Update

APCO International — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:38:04 +0000

Representatives from the Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau provided updates on agency regulations impacting 9-1-1, including public safety spectrum, location-based routing, 9-1-1 location accuracy, text-to-911, and fee diversion.

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The Ground Truth: Perspectives of 9-1-1 Center Leaders Facing the Challenges of Evolving Technology

APCO International — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 23:17:56 +0000

The panel examined how deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1, meaning the ability to receive, analyze, and process photos, videos, and other data, can enhance emergency response and the importance of seamless interoperability for ECCs.

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Federal Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1: Legislation Updates From the Public Safety NG9-1-1 Coalition

APCO International — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:15:24 +0000

Members of the Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition discussed their efforts to secure bipartisan support for legislation to enable a nationwide upgrade to NG9-1-1.

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Legislative and Regulatory Issues Impacting APCO Members

APCO International — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:12:59 +0000

APCO’s Senior Counsel provided an overview of some of APCO’s top legislative and regulatory priorities - the 9-1-1 SAVES Act, the PROTECT 9-1-1 Act, 9-1-1 location accuracy, and network outage notifications - and a panel of 9-1-1 professionals described how these issues impact emergency communications centers.

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A Preview of the APCO 2022 Cutting Edge Developments Track

APCO International — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:52 +0000

This year’s Cutting Edge track will feature discussions on emerging technologies for 9-1-1 location, using GIS solutions for public safety and emergency response, digital tools for streamlining recruitment and hiring, and leveraging 5G and cloud-based capabilities to enhance public safety, among other topics.

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