Sullivan County Emergency Communications District, in conjunction with the Communications Division of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, recently submitted their training curriculum for APCO International’s Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, for review and certification.
APCO International conducted a review of our newly published Training Manual, practical tests, and written testing materials, including the proofs for over 160 standards. The proofs showed and ensured we are meeting all applicable National Standards.
The review evaluated our training curriculum to ensure it provides trainees with both the required content and focuses on the demonstration of decision and psychomotor skills cited within the standards.
On February 1, 2022, we received a letter from APCO International stating:
“On behalf of APCO International and APCO’s Agency Training Program Certification Committee, I am pleased to inform you that the Sullivan County Emergency Communications training curriculum has been approved and is certified as meeting APCO ANS 3.103.2-2015: Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Telecommunicators and qualified to carry “APCO International’s Agency Training Program Certification” designation. This certification is valid for a period of three years and will require recertification on a three-year cycle thereafter.”
“Your agency will be recognized during the ‘Food for Thought’ Luncheon taking place as part of APCO 2022, APCO’s Annual Conference & Expo, in Anaheim, CA. “
Sullivan County 911 is only the third agency in Tennessee to receive this recognition and certification. The other two Tennessee agencies are Hamilton County ECD 911 and Clarksville Police Fire & Dispatch.
This has been a joint project between Sullivan County 911 and the Communications Division of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.