APCO and NENA Express Disappointment in Committee Passage of Modified 9-1-1 SAVES Act

by | Jul 19, 2024 | Comm Center News

On July 10, the House Education and Workforce Committee passed an amended version of the 9-1-1 SAVES Act (H.R. 6319) which changes the legislation from directing the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reclassify public safety telecommunicators to only consider changing the classification. APCO and NENA expressed disappointment in the changed language because it softens the directive to OMB, and the agency will already be considering the classification change as part of the upcoming SOC revision process. APCO will continue to advocate for correcting the classification of 9-1-1 professionals, including by pushing for passage of the original reclassification language and working directly with OMB.

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Prescott Regional Communications Center Leads the Way with Accreditation Award (AZ)

by | Jul 19, 2024 | Comm Center News

On July 17, 2024, The Prescott Regional Communications Center (PRCC) was awarded full accreditation status through Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP), Emergency Communications Centers Accreditation Program. This accomplishment makes PRCC the first and only regional, multi-jurisdictional, multi-discipline communications center in the State of Arizona to receive this prestigious recognition.