BAPCO is an independent, user led, professional members Association to promote, influence and advance the development and use of communications and information management systems for the safety and security of the public.

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BAPCO's mission is to enhance public safety through the promotion of efficient and effective communications and information systems. More.

BAPCO annual conference and exhibition

BAPCO 2010 - the 12th Annual International Conference will take place from 20-22 April 2010 at the Business Design Centre, Islington in London. More.

BAPCO journal

Launched a decade ago,The BAPCO Journal is the only publication in the UK written exclusively for and on behalf of all communications and information technology officers and decision makers within the public safety civil contingency response sector.

BAPCO Journal

As the official publication of BAPCO (formerly British Association of Public Safety Communication Officers),The BAPCO Journal,serves to disseminate information on all aspects of communications and information technology.

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BAPCO News

Guidance on Multi-Agency Interoperability.

Posted: June 26th, 2009

For the past 12 months the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) has hosted a team from the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services to research and support the introduction of common practices and procedures to prepare front-line staff for the advances in communications interoperability. 
They recently published their report ’Guidance on Multi-Agency Interoperability’ and this document can [...]

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BAPCO Roadshows 2009

Posted: January 22nd, 2009

Following the huge success of the 2008 Road Show Programme, BAPCO will be holding another series during 2009. The dates and venues for the 2009 events are:
7th October at Newcastle Racecourse Conference Centre,
21st October at Hendon Hall Hotel, Hendon, London, and
4th November at The Royal Court Hotel, Coventry.
Full details of the programme will be [...]

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Would you like to help lead your Association?

Posted: January 2nd, 2009

It is coming to that time of the year when the Executive Committee are looking for volunteers to help lead the Association and support it’s many activities by assisting in a number of working Groups.

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Membership of BAPCO is open to all persons in the United Kingdom, the Channel Isles, Isle of Man and Ireland who are associated with the provision, maintenance, and use (managers, engineers, programmers, communications operators, end users, suppliers consultants) of civil contingencies communications and information systems.

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Steve Dobson

Worked for Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service Telecoms Dept. for 27 years Telecommunications manager July 2005 - present (also Firelink project manager). Assistant Telecommunications manager 1990 - 2005.... continued ...

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