John Eggleston

Nominations for the 2026 Ohio Gold Star Awards are now OPEN!! ​ Click Here to sign up for the nominations app and start submitting your nominations today! ​ To view nomination categories, please visit the nominations app using the link above. ​ **New!** A new nomination category has been added to the Ohio Gold Star Awards! GIS Professional(s) of the Year This award honors exceptional GIS projects that improve emergency communications and public safety operations, particularly through enhanced...

Across the country, communities are celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) 2026 during the week of April 12-18 , recognizing the vital role 9-1-1 dispatchers and communication professionals play in emergency response. Observed annually during the second full week of April, this national event highlights the dedication, professionalism, and resilience of those who serve as the first point of contact in times of crisis. From coordinating life-saving responses to...

The Ohio Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and the Ohio Chapter of National Emergency Number Association (NENA) are proud to announce the Chapters will be awarding scholarships to attend the 2026 Ohio APCO/NENA Joint State Conference, September 13-16, 2026, at The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center located in Lewis Center, Ohio. Listed below is information on the scholarships being awarded by the associations: Five scholarships for members which will pay...