Public Safety in the District
An Update on the
Legislative and Regulatory Activities of APCO International
Monday, July 19, 2004
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FCC ADOPTS SOLUTION TO
INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS BASED BY 800 MHz PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEMS
On July 8, in a decision that
supports public safety, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a
solution that will eliminate interference in the 800 MHz band. APCO International President Vincent Stile
commends the FCC for its decision.
To read President Stile's letter, click here.
The Consensus Plan was a joint
effort between APCO, IACP, IAFC, MCSA and NSA. To read a joint letter that also
applauds the FCC's decision, click here.
To read the FCC’s release on this
announcement, click
here.
Still confused about the 800 MHz interference issue and its
proposed solutions? The APCO
International 70th Annual Conference and Exposition in Montreal will
host an 800 MHz Supersession during its program Aug. 8-12. In addition, there will be an 800 MHz
Resource Room to address all of your personal questions and concerns regarding
the 800 MHz interference issue.
Click here
for more information on the APCO International 70th Annual
Conference and Exposition.
APCO LAUNCHES CALL TO ACTION
On July 15, APCO
International launched a Call to Action on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) asking members of the public safety communications
community to help ensure that the needs and concerns of our telecommunicators
and their agencies are considered in future congressional action on this issue.
The APCO International Board of Officers held a conference call with
congressional staffers on July 9 to express their concerns with the current
VoIP legislation. APCO International
staff also met with Rep. John Shimkus, Rep. Anna Eshoo, and Rep. Charles Pickering’s offices regarding VoIP
E9-1-1. In addition, APCO International
staff is working with Senate Commerce Committee staff to amend the VoIP
Regulatory Freedom Act regarding 9-1-1.
Click here
for more information.
APCO EXPANDS NLN
APCO International this week established a new list serve for its National
Legislative Network (NLN). All
participants in the NLN have access to post and received messages on the NLN
list serve.
Click here for more
information or to join the APCO NLN.
In addition, APCO International is beginning a Chapter Legislative Outreach
program during which APCO International Office of Government Affairs staff will
visit your Chapter to discuss current and upcoming legislative activities.
For more information on the Chapter Legislative Outreach or to schedule a
visit with your Chapter, contact Yucel Ors at orsy@apco911.org.
FORMER CIA DIRECTOR
TO SPEAK AT APCO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Dr. Robert M. Gates, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency
(CIA), is the keynote speaker for the APCO International 70th Annual
Conference and Exposition.
Click here
for more information.
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For more information on these and other public safety
communications issues, contact your APCO International Office of Government
Affairs staff.
Director of Legal and Government Affairs Legislative
Affairs Manager
202.833.3800 202.833.1997
Courtney McCarron Betty Nelson
Communications Affairs Manager Administrative Assistant
202.833.9600 202.833.2700
APCO International Office of Government Affairs
1725 DeSales St., NW
Suite 808 Washington, DC 20036
(v) 202.833.2700 (f) 202.833.5700 dcoffice@apcointl.org
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