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Welcome to North Carolina APCO Online
Welcome to the official website of the North Carolina Chapter of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials. As a leading advocate for public safety communications professionals across the state, we are dedicated to fostering excellence, innovation, and collaboration in emergency communications.
Latest Chapter Updates
Meet Your 2026 Chapter Election Candidates
The future of North Carolina APCO is in your hands! We invite all members to get to know the dedicated public safety professionals running for leadership positions on the 2026 Chapter Elections. Professional leadership is the backbone of our industry, and your vote ensures our chapter continues to advocate for telecommunicators, trainers, and supervisors across the state. Review the candidate profiles today and prepare to cast your ballot as we work together to lead the way in public safety communications.
2026 NC Public Safety Communications Conference
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 NC Public Safety Communications Conference is officially on the horizon. As the premier gathering for North Carolina’s emergency communications professionals, this year’s event promises to be our most impactful yet.
Join hundreds of your peers from across the state for a week dedicated to innovation, education, and connection. Whether you’re a frontline telecommunicator, a radio technician, or an agency director, this conference is designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of public safety.
Chapter Award Nominations Open
It’s time to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent within our state. Nominations for the North Carolina APCO Chapter Awards are officially OPEN!
From the front-line telecommunicators to the technical experts and leaders who keep our systems running, we want to recognize the dedication and excellence that defines NC Public Safety Communications.
Do you have a colleague who consistently goes above and beyond? Or a team that handled a critical incident with unwavering professionalism? Now is your chance to make sure their hard work doesn't go unnoticed.
Recognizing excellence boosts morale, sets a standard for our industry, and celebrates the life-saving work done every single day across North Carolina.
Interfaith Critical Incident Support Network Scholarship Offered
NC APCO is proud to announce the launch of the Interfaith Peer Support Network, a first-of-its-kind initiative providing chaplain-led crisis care for North Carolina’s 9-1-1 professionals. We are currently seeking five dedicated "Cornerstones" to help lead and shape this program through a comprehensive scholarship opportunity covering tuition, books, and travel. Current and retired telecommunicators with ICISF Peer Support certification are encouraged to apply by April 3, 2026, to help build a lasting foundation of support for our profession.
Deese Sworn in as 65th NC APCO President
MAY 7, 2025 - During the 2025 NC Public Safety Communications Conference, Chad Deese, Director of Robeson County Emergency Communications, was sworn in as the 65th Chapter President of North Carolina APCO. In his remarks, Deese shared that his goal for the coming term is that no communications center would be left behind.
NC APCO 2025-2026 Diamond Sponsors
