New Job Posting 2013-08-08
There is a new job posting on the NAPCO.org/jobs.htm page. Clearlake PD is looking for a Dispatcher/Clerk. Visit the site for contact information and job details. Hurry, closes August 23, 2013.
NAPCO News
John Wright for APCO 1st VP
The Northern California Chapter of APCO International is proud to support John Wright of CPRA (Southern California Chapter of APCO) as 1st VP of APCO International. John has served the organization well as 2nd VP during the past year, and brings years of experience and knowledge to Public Safety Communications. […]
July and August Meetings 1
There are some big events coming up, especially here at our monthly chapter meetings. First off, be sure to attend July 11 in Cordelia when John Facella, SR VP of RCC, a well-respected consulting authority on all things public safety communications, will provide an update on legislative and regulatory developments, […]
Training Surveys
Are you interested in helping shape the future training opportunities with NAPCO? Are there certain aspects of a training program you would like to see added? Whether you are a dispatcher, or officer, support, or administrator, please take some time to visit two surveys we have available, each one takes […]
New Interim Deputy Director 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Office
Congratulations to Bill Anderson, a nearly 10 year member of The Northern California Chapter of APCO. We know he will represent APCO and the needs of Public Safety very well, and wish him the best of luck in his new position. The following comes from Karen Wong: Interim Deputy Director […]
New State 911 Advisory Board Page
The NAPCO webpage has been recently updated to include news regarding the California State 9-1-1 Advisory Board. On May 2, 2013, Chuck Berdan was appointed by Governor Brown to serve as the APCO representative for California on the State 9-1-1 Advisory Board. Earlier in the year, by a joint decision […]
ProCHRT Coming to NAPCO
ProCHRT stands for The Professional Communications Human Resources Task force – the focus of this international committee includes professional recognition, certification/training/standardization requirements, retirement eligibility and human resources matters pertinent to the Dispatch Community. We will work under the guidance/structure of the National ProCHRT Committee. Learn more about ProCHRT at: http://www.apcointl.org/resources/professional-communications-human-resources-committee.html […]
Free POST Certified Training
The Northern California Chapter of APCO and the Redwood City Police Department are happy to offer this free training opportunity to NAPCO members Managing Suicidal Callers and Persons with Mental Health Disorders 8-hours of POST Certified Training Credits When: June 18th, 2013 Time: 8am to 5pm Where: San Francisco International […]
NAPCO Loses One of its Own.
Mark Lockwood of SR911 in Stanislaus County CA lost his battle with brain cancer 05-04-13 after many months of a courageous fight. Mark started out as a volunteer Firefighter, EMT, and worked his way to a lead position in a local volunteer agency. He became a dispatcher approx 17 years […]
Tom Wheeler named to be FCC Chairman
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama acted Wednesday to fill two top regulatory posts, tapping a veteran Democratic congressman to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency at a pivotal time for the housing market and naming a top campaign fundraiser and former lobbyist to head […]