Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials - International, Inc. (APCO International)

APCO is the world's oldest and largest not-for-profit professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. With more than 15,000 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. Our members come from every type of public safety organization imaginable...

9-1-1 Centers
Law Enforcement Agencies
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Departments
Public Safety Departments
Emergency Management Centers
Transportation Agencies & Facilities

Forestry Services
Colleges & Universities
Military Units
Manufacturers
Technical & Repair Services
Engineers
Consultants

APCO's Mission:

Foster the development and progress of the art of public safety communications by means of research, planning, training and education; Promote cooperation between towns, cities, counties, states, and federal public safety agencies in the area of communications; Represent its members before communications regulatory agencies and policy-making bodies as may be appropriate; and through its efforts strive toward the end that the safety of human life, the protection of property and the civic welfare are benefited to the utmost degree; and aid and assist in the rapid and accurate collection, exchange and dissemination of information relating to emergencies and other vital public safety functions.