We are the Washington Chapter of APCO-NENA. 

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) is an international leader committed to providing complete public safety communications expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach to benefit our members and the public.

The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) is the only non-profit professional organization solely focused on 9-1-1 operations, technology, education, and policy issues. We represent tens of thousands of hard-working 9-1-1 first responders who assist individuals in crisis and play a vital role in almost every emergency.

Our members, the unsung heroes of public safety, are directly involved in improving all aspects of 9-1-1 and in keeping our communities strong, safe, and vibrant. Through our collective efforts, NENA ensures that 9-1-1 is prepared to meet the needs of anyone requesting emergency assistance by developing the standards that make the 9-1-1 system work, providing training and best practices for 9-1-1 professionals, and educating the public and policymakers about 9-1-1 and its proper use.

Our Vision is a public made safer by 9-1-1 services delivered by highly trained emergency-communications professionals and powered by the latest technologies.

Our Mission is to empower our members and the greater 9-1-1 community to provide the best possible emergency response through standards development, training, thought leadership, outreach, and advocacy.