Assn. of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) released r...
Assn. of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) released results of survey of officials that said 80% of respondents believed coordination among public safety agencies was critical to solving interoperability problems. APCO survey said 28% of respondents cited new technology development…
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as important in addressing communications interoperability issues, with 17% pointing to need for more spectrum. APCO said 58% of respondents called funding most important issue affecting public safety community, while 26% said Enhanced 911 was most important issue. APCO said: “Since the September 11 hijackings, public safety communications agencies have experienced increased anxiety among callers, increased reports of suspicious activity and increased questions from citizens concerning security precautions or advisories.”