DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announced today their new executive director, George S. Rice, Jr. Rice comes to APCO International from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, a non-profit association of local governments where he currently serves as assistant executive director.
Rice holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice Administration from Alvernia College and a Certified Public Management designation from George Washington University. He has more than 10 years of public safety experience, including time with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
In addition, his work history includes nine years in a combination of association and public administration management. Rice served as the associate director of law enforcement relations at the Brady Center, where he oversaw mobilization of law enforcement and public safety officials nationwide in support of legislative policy, developed coalitions with law enforcement agencies and community groups, and directed lobbying and mass media public safety education campaigns. He served as a director at the Enterprise Foundation with focuses on community safety, youth justice, and crime prevention. Furthermore, Rice served as director of public affairs and homeland security and as executive director of the Center for Youth Resources at the National Crime Prevention Council.
“The APCO International members and staff are pleased to welcome George to the APCO International family,” said APCO International President Wanda McCarley. “His public safety background, public administration management practice, and association experience are a perfect match. We could not be more confident in his desire and ability to further advance APCO International and its mission.”
Rice’s employment with APCO International begins May 1 at APCO International Headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla. A full biography and photo are available by contacting Courtney McCarron at mccarronc@apco911.org or 202.833.9600.
About APCO International
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. APCO International 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.