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Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, International

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials - International, Inc. - APCO International - is the world's oldest and largest not-for-profit professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications.

With more than 16,000 members around the world, APCO International exists to serve the people who manage, operate, maintain, and supply the communications systems used to safeguard the lives and property of citizens everywhere.

APCO's Mission Statement

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) is a member driven association of communications professionals that provides leadership; influences public safety communications decisions of government and industry; promotes professional development; and, fosters the development and use of technology for the benefit of the public.

APCO's Vision Statement

APCO International exists to continuously enhance public safety communications through leadership, professionalism and service.

APCO's Strategic Plan

In October of 2001, APCO International began the process of developing a new strategic plan for the next 3 to 5 years. Members of the Executive Council were polled to select 4 regional representatives to sit on the Strategic Planning Committee. In addition to the regional representatives, the committee was comprised of the current Board of Officers, two past Presidents, two International Affiliates representatives, the Chairs of the Subsidiary Advisory Committees, a member from the Corporate Advisory Committee, a member-at-large, and finally APCO's Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. In total there were 18 members.

The goals and objectives contained with in the strategic plan are a direct result of APCO's commitment to meeting the needs of its members. Since 1935 APCO's role and scope have evolved and expanded. Today it is one of the worlds leading organizations for protecting and promoting the interests of public safety communications and the excellence of its members though a wide-ranging programs including training, certification, publications, a foundation, scholarship, advocacy, and research.

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