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APCO PRAISES FCC'S APPOINTMENT OF FURTH
January 29, 2009, Alexandria, Va. - The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International today praised Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Acting Chairman Michael Copps for the appointment of David Furth as acting chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
“APCO International looks forward to continuing our work with David during his time in this new role,” APCO International President Chris Fischer said. “He has long distinguished himself a dedicated public servant.”
Furth is the 2007 recipient of APCO International's Leadership in Regulatory Service Award. Derek Poarch, outgoing chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, was also honored by APCO with the 2008 Leadership in Advancing Communications Policy Award.
“We also deeply appreciate Derek Poarch's service as bureau chief,” Fischer said. “Derek brought real-life public safety experience to the FCC and helped to fashion important public safety policy initiatives.”
APCO International's Fifth Annual Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards Dinner will take place on April 7 at the Fairmont in Washington, DC. Visit http://www.apcointl.com/LeadersDinner/ for more information.
About APCO International
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is the world's oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. APCO International serves the professional needs of its 15,000 members worldwide by creating a platform for setting professional standards, addressing professional issues and providing education, products and services for people who manage, operate, maintain and supply the communications systems used by police, fire and emergency medical dispatch agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit www.apcointl.org.
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