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Learn More about ProCHRT California

Keep hearing about APCO ProCHRT? Want to know more about what it is, specifically here in California. The Northern California Chapter of APCO International, now has a web page dedicated to ProCHRT California, accessible right from the NAPCO.org website. You can find the link from the navigation menu, under the […]


New Job Posting for City of Oxnard

There is a new job posting on the NAPCO.org/jobs page. The City of Oxnard is looking for a Public Safety Communications Manager. Hurry, the position closes on March 4, 2016. Visit the site for contact information and job details.


Are Your Telemetry Frequencies at Risk?

On March 15, 2016, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) (together, the Bureaus) will begin accepting applications for the operation of mobile repeaters on the following six VHF frequencies: 173.2375, 173.2625, 173.2875, 173.3125, 173.3375, and 173.3625 MHz.


Legislative Update

There are two bills for 2016 that affect public safety communications. The first is AB 510 (Rodriguez D) Wireless 911 calls: emergency telephone user surcharge, and the second is AB 1564 – (Williams D)   Emergency services: wireless 911 calls: routing. Continue reading below to see the text of the bills: