Paul Linnée, 76, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has passed away after a life contributing to public safety communications in general and to APCO in particular. He was an APCO Life Member, a former Minnesota APCO president and served many other public safety organizations. His LinkedIn profile lists him as a current member of the GeoComm Corp. Board of Directors. According to his online curriculum vitae, Linnée began his public safety career in 1970 as a police and fire supervisor in Burnsville, Minnesota. He later served as director of administrative services in Richfield and as director of emerge ..read more

Tiffany Nicole Gibbs, assistant communications supervisor, Orange County (North Carolina) Emergency Services, passed away August 22. Gibbs, 40, of Burlington, was a North Carolina APCO member. Gibbs was known for her unwavering dedication and calmness during emergencies. Her commitment to her work saved countless lives and brought comfort to those in distress. Her tireless efforts were greatly appreciated by colleagues and the community she served. Gibbs began her career in service as a teenager, working as a medical assistant for Forest Hills Pediatrics for over 10 years with her mother and f ..read more

After an exhaustive and competitive nationwide search involving more than 200 applicants, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Melvin (Mel) Maier as its new executive director ..read more

 (LAS VEGAS, 14 June 2023) – Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division released a new Citizen Reporting portal for its HxGN OnCall Records suite that allows citizens to file police reports online, as well as request services, search for incident records and view incident maps. Hexagon rolled out HxGN OnCall Records | Citizen Reporting during HxGN LIVE Global 2023 in Las Vegas. The new public-facing portal is designed to speed citizens’ interactions with law enforcement agencies, provide more transparency and help relieve staffing issues facing public safety departments an ..read more

APCO member Richard H. Tuma, 76, passed away June 16, at his home in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, after a long career in public safety. Tuma retired as the director of emergency preparedness in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in 2013 and held positions as APCO Chapter Life Member, Illinois Chapter president, 1999-2000, vice president, MAAP member, State Conference chair and Legislative Committee chair. He also held positions in NENA. The New York native served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and taught high school before beginning his career in public safety with the City of Beloit, Wisconsin, Police Depa ..read more

Torrance, California, June 2023 – PATLITE U.S.A. Corporation, a leading provider of visual and audible signaling, is thrilled to announce the release of its new IO-Link-compatible stack light, the LB6 Series with 20 multi-color signaling segments. This new signaling solution transforms how industries communicate and enhances operational efficiency. The LB6 Series is a cutting-edge solution that combines state-of-the-art technology with user-friendly features. Designed to meet the growing demand for IO-Link equipment at manufacturing facilities, this stack light offers enhanced visibility, flex ..read more

Stafford, VA – On Tuesday, June 27 at 10 AM ET, at the Training & Logistics Center in Stafford, Virginia, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), in collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Integrated Public Alert Warning System (IPAWS), will test new technical capabilities to integrate emergency alert systems with new sensor technologies, such as unattended flood and wildfire sensors. The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Phase Two Demonstration focuses on mitigating the risks and impacts of flooding and wildfires in ar ..read more

APCO officially announced that Meghan Architect, Director of APCO’s Marketing and Communications Department, has been promoted to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO ..read more

RESTON, Va. – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announced today that Renee Gordon has been named Vice Chair of the FirstNet Authority Board, effective immediately. A recognized leader in the 9-1-1 community, Gordon is the Director of the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the City of Alexandria (Va.) and has been a member of the FirstNet Authority Board since November 2022. “I am honored to be named to a leadership position on the Board, having seen firsthand how the FirstNet Authority is critical to the success of the network,” said Director Gordon. “FirstNet em ..read more

APCO received final approval for APCO ANS 1.122.1-2023 Career Progression Within the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center on June 2, 2023 ..read more