The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its focus on public safety and homeland security issues in its development of a National Broadband Plan (NBP). The outline of the NBP was discussed in presentations made at today’s FCC open meeting. In particular, there was recognition in the NBP presentations of the need for a national public safety broadband network.
“APCO International applauds the Commission’s public safety focus and also supports the creation of an entity such as an Emergency Response Interoperability Center (ERIC) as was briefly discussed at today’s FCC meeting, though many important issues must still be resolved,” APCO International President Richard Mirgon said.
APCO International will look to the FCC to further define ERIC, including funding parameters, advisory committee participation, and the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders.
“APCO International looks forward to participating in ERIC and working with the Commission to enhance public safety communications capabilities,” Mirgon said. “We also continue to urge Congress to reallocate the D Block to public safety, as we believe that would be the most effective way to develop a national public safety interoperable broadband network.”
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. APCO International serves the professional needs of its 15,000 members worldwide by creating a platform for setting professional standards, addressing professional issues and providing education, products and services for people who manage, operate, maintain, and supply the communications systems used by police,188金博网网址多少, and emergency medical dispatch agencies throughout the world. For more information, visitwww.apcointl.org.
