GOAL: The Atlantic Chapter of APCO, Inc. is committed to recognizing individuals and groups within our Chapter that have demonstrated outstanding job performance while maintaining the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. To this end, the Atlantic Chapter of APCO, Inc. has established the Atlantic Chapter Public Safety Awards Committee and Awards Program. The Chapter Board of Officers truly feels it is important to honor and recognize the exemplary conduct and performance of our members and their agencies.

ATLANTIC CHAPTER PUBLIC SAFETY AWARDS: Annually, at the Atlantic Chapter Fall Conference, the Atlantic Chapter Awards Committee may present Chapter Public Safety Awards in the following six (6) award categories: Telecommunicator / Dispatcher of the Year, Trainer of the Year, Director of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, Team/Group of the Year, Radio Frequency Technologist of the Year.

Award recipients in individual categories will receive a full complimentary conference registration and hotel accommodations. Award recipients of the Team / Group of the Year will receive one (1) full complimentary conference registration and hotel accommodations for one (1) representative of the team/group.

PUBLIC SAFETY AWARDS APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants shall be a member of the Atlantic Chapter of APCO, Inc. within the Individual Full, Individual Associate, Group Full, or Group Online classification. and must be employed in the applicable awards category by a public safety agency any time from August 1st to July 31st of the award nominating year. Applicants shall be from one of the following categories described below:

Telecommunicator/Dispatcher of the Year – any person performing the duties of a front-line dispatcher or call taker for any Police, Fire, EMS, or PSAP agency.
Trainer of the Year – any person who develops, schedules, or performs on-the-job, classroom, and/or advanced training for the enhancement of professional knowledge, skill, and ability in a public safety communications agency.
Director of the Year – any person who is responsible for daily direction and operation of the communications center including preparation of an annual budget, program goals, Capital Improvement Plans, development of policies and procedures, employee evaluation, counseling, and discipline.
Supervisor of the Year – any person who participates in the administration and supervision of one or more employees including monitoring employee performance for accuracy, completion, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Team / Group of the Year – any team, group, shift, or agency of two or more individuals who were involved in the same incident or event.  These members may hold any titles within the public-safety communications center.
Radio Frequency Technologist of the Year – any person who maintains and manages the installation, operation, and maintenance of radio communications systems and equipment, including knowledge of UHF/VHF radios, repeaters, digital/analog microwave, and an extensive network of mobile radios.