Yearly Archives: 2019


CISA Releases NG911 Self-Assesment Tool

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is pleased to announce the release of the Next Generation 911 (NG911) Self-Assessment Tool. The NG911 Self-Assessment Tool was developed by the SAFECOM and the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC) NG911 working Group, with support from CISA and the National 911 […]


FCC T-Band Actions

The FCC today issued a notice (DA-19-1225A1) suspending the renewal of licenses for T-Band frequencies in accordance with the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act). That legislation required the FCC to reallocate T-Band spectrum used by public safety licensees and “begin a system of […]


APCO Standards Development – PSC Technician

APCO International is currently accepting signups for the Standards Development Committee to develop Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for PSC Technicians. Visit the APCO Writing Group Signup Page to sign up before December 15, 2019 Getting involved in the APCO’s standards development process is an excellent way to take your […]


Constitution and Bylaws Amendments

The Constitution and Bylaws Committee has proposed the following resolutions to amend the Chapter Bylaws. These amendments were presented to the general membership on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Monthly Chapter Meeting held in San Rafael, California. The proposals were discussed, and feedback was provided to the committee. Due […]


About NAPCO-Updates

Wanting to know more about the Northern California Chapter of APCO? Then visit our “About” page. Here you can see who we are, what we do, who we serve, and what our mission is. You can also Join APCO directly from a link down below in addition we have our […]


Frequency Log Updated

The newest frequency log containing FCC updates for Northern California has been posted and is ready for download from NAPCO.org. We are playing a little catch up with getting some back logs posted. These logs were all presented at the Frequency coordination portion of our monthly meetings, just not posted to […]


Emerging Technology News – April 2019

Prepared by Jim Coates Drones used for Public Safety operations provide overhead views after Tornado. https://www.ecnmag.com/news/2019/03/eyes-sky-heat-seeking-drones-used-after-tornado MOTOROLA releases its Mototrbo line of CBRS Spectrum to provide communications to be used for critical infrastructure and campus facilities. https://www.rrmediagroup.com/News/NewsDetails/newsID/18067 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190318005563/en/ https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/broadband-division/35-ghz-band/35-ghz-band-citizens-broadband-radio EMP Electromagnetic Pulses– WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump signed the […]