WASHINGTON - The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announced today their leadership of the People to People Ambassador Program’s Public Safety Communications Delegation to Russia. APCO International President Greg Ballentine was selected as the delegation leader for this program, scheduled to take place November 1-10, earlier this year.
The basic ideals and goals of People to People include fostering communication and promoting better understanding and cooperation between people of different cultures. Through roundtable discussions, panel sessions, and site visits, participants gain an in-depth understanding of the common interests and challenges they share with professionals overseas.
The Public Safety Communications Delegation to Russia will include visits to the Moscow City Rescue Service, St. Petersburg Municipal Ambulance Service, and North-West Telecom Company and discussions will focus on spectrum allocation, public safety funding, interoperability, training requirements, operational procedures, technical standards, and the impact of wireless technology.
“APCO International is honored to have been chosen to not only participate in, but lead this prestigious program,” Ballentine said. “Discussing these issues and networking with public safety colleagues globally is vital to the future of public safety communications everywhere.”
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.