Communications with Purpose (Moetivations)    This course focuses on professional and personal development in PSAPs & Comm Centers, leadership by example, antibullying, health & wellness for dispatchers & telecommunicators, morale boosters, and goal setting development. We inspire by real world examples, teach character as a daily behavior, and practice practical application of coping skills as well […]

Communications Center Supervisor (CCS) 3 Day Class The APCO Institute Communications Center Supervisor Course is designed for prospective, newly appointed or experienced communications supervisors who want to enhance their supervisory skills and knowledge. Recommended for current communications center supervisor or those seeking supervisory positions. TOPICS INCLUDE: The Telecommunications Supervisor Role Liability Issues for Supervisors Policies, […]

Active Shooter Incidents for Public Safety Communications Active shooter incidents and the response to them pose several unique concerns for all facets of public safety including public safety communications. Many issues make responding to an active shooter incident more difficult than other armed subject calls or violent in-progress incidents. These types of incidents historically have […]

In this one-day program, topics include: The nature of stress, stress disorders (acute/traumatic, chronic), and the mental and physical health impacts of unmanaged stress Negative impacts of traumatic stress on personal health and work performance Importance of supporting and personally embracing proactive stress management Utilization of specific skills activating the Relaxation Response Principles and skills […]

Focus: Effective Communication for the Dispatch Center This 8-hour class provides emergency dispatchers with an increased capacity for attentiveness and patience with callers and coworkers. Topics include: Why is communication so challenging at 9-1-1?; the impact of stress on the quality of communication; the elements of effective communication; understanding the four basic personality types and how to interact […]

Bullying is prevalent in the workplace, and America’s 9-1-1 communication centers are no exception. The number of U.S. workers affected by bullying is a staggering 65.6 million. These behaviors can not only hurt morale and cause employee health issues, they can also pose a legal liability for employers, especially those located in states that have […]

Communications Center Supervisor (CCS) 3 Day Class The APCO Institute Communications Center Supervisor Course is designed for prospective, newly appointed or experienced communications supervisors who want to enhance their supervisory skills and knowledge. Recommended for current communications center supervisor or those seeking supervisory positions. TOPICS INCLUDE: The Telecommunications Supervisor Role Liability Issues for Supervisors Policies, […]

“A Victim’s Plea; Meeting Expectations” (8-Hour) In this full-day course, students are exposed to a riveting, emotional roller coaster of critical 911 failures that occurred the night Denise was kidnapped, raped, and murdered.  Nathan Lee, founder and President of the Denise Amber Lee Foundation, and a 911 professional tie together the elements of the Denise […]