APCO Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
WASHINGTON — The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is celebrating the second full week of April (April 9-15) as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. This week, celebrated annually, honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens.
“In light of the events of Hurricane Katrina and the nation’s ongoing efforts to maximize preparedness for such an unspeakable tragedy, the importance of recognizing and celebrating the hard work of these dedicated professionals at every level is immeasurable,” APCO International President Wanda McCarley said. “Many of them are the first, and sometimes even the last voice the victims hear as they look for comfort or help in times of emergency. Dispatchers responding to these calls display tremendous courage under extraordinarily difficult conditions, and their efforts must be recognized.”
For more information, visit www.apcotelecomweek.org.
About APCO International
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International, Inc. is the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. APCO serves the professional needs of its 15,000 members worldwide by creating a platform for setting professional standards, addressing professional issues and providing education, products and services for people who manage, operate, maintain and supply the communications systems used by police, fire and emergency medical dispatch agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit www.apcointl.org.