WASHINGTON — The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International today applauded Verizon Wireless following their announcement that they have satisfied the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) requirement that at least 95 percent of their customers' handsets be equipped with Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) capability.  

"APCO International is pleased that Verizon has achieved this important benchmark," APCO International President Wanda McCarley said. "We look forward to working with Verizon and other wireless carriers as they continue moving forward towards full E9-1-1 deployment."

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.