Illinois APCO's Spring Leadership Symposium returns to Belleville on Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th! Day 1 is hosted for Telecommunicators Only! We invite you to come share your views on issues inside our Emergency Communcations Centers. Day 2 is a great opportunity for Supervisors and Directors to share challenges and solutions on your toughest issues.
Information and registration will open soon.
During our recent Legislative Town Hall reference was made to source materials to be used as part of our campaign. Here is a listing of documents
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Talking points for legislators
Please remember to report legislative contacts to Eric Lowder
Good Afternoon, Illinois APCO
Our March newsletter is out, and it's packed with timely and meaningful content for our ECC community.
As we recognize Women’s History Month, I hope you’ll take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact women have had, and continue to have, in public safety communications. From the earliest days of dispatch to today’s NG9-1-1 environments, their leadership and resilience have shaped this profession in powerful ways.
You’ll also find an important Cyber Intel feature highlighting real-world ransomware impacts to ECCs and what that means for interoperable systems. It’s a strong reminder that as we modernize, cybersecurity must remain a priority at every level. In addition, the stories featured in Teammates in Action and the Awards section beautifully reinforce why peer recognition matters so much in our field. Our work is often unseen, but never insignificant.
Be sure to check out the upcoming accreditation webinar as well (I’m the moderator). Strengthening training programs and aligning with national standards is one of the most tangible ways we can invest in our people and our future.
Finally, even though it’s not in this issue, now is the perfect time to start preparing for Telecommunicators Week next month. Think about how you’ll celebrate your team, recognize excellence, and highlight the essential role of dispatchers in your community. A little planning now goes a long way.
Thank you for all you do every day to support this profession.
T’airra Whitis, MS, RPL
* Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around well-being, personal time, self-care, and additional responsibilities. Please do not feel pressured to respond if you receive my email when you are away from work. I am happy to receive your communication when you return to working hours.
Raleigh-Durham Airport AuthorityAirport Communications Center ManagerOffice Phone: 919-840-7710Cell Phone: 716-803-7454
MARCH MSCS NEWSLETTER - CLICK HERE Email: tairra.whitis@rdu.com