Yearly Archives: 2013


Silent Key Notice – Jack Keating

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the recent passing of Past APCO International President Jack Keating, who passed away on Friday, Feb. 15, from complications relating to a broken hip. Keating retired from a career in the Coast Guard to take an open position as the communications director […]


State 9-1-1 Policy Changes – Funding to PSAPs

The State 9-1-1 Office has proposed significant changes to a number of policies and procedures related to PSAP funding and reimbursement. The 9-1-1 Office requested stakeholder feedback on those proposed changes. All comments are due to the state by February 25, 2013. Since California has two APCO chapters, this notice […]


Officer Tonn Will be Missed

The Northern California Chapter of APCO International expresses it’s condolences to the family and fellow officers of Kevin Tonn. Officer Tonn was shot and killed while struggling with a burglary suspect on the night of Tuesday, January 15 in Galt, CA. Officer Tonn was part of the K-9 unit, and […]