Background
Launched in June 1993, BAPCO has grown very fast and is now acknowledged as The Association in the British Isles for all professionals in public safety and civil contingencies communications and information systems.
As a not-for-profit organisation, BAPCO is an independent, user led organisation that provides a forum for professionals in the field of public safety and civil contingencies communications and information technology to exchange information, ideas and experiences. In partnership with the industry it maintains regular liaison with manufacturers and other commercial bodies, such as consultants, to monitor developments in technology and future planning.
BAPCO is unique in Europe as the only multi-discipline, multi-level Association for public safety communications and information systems managers, users, maintainers and providers. Through it’s affiliation to the Associated Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) in the USA, Canada and Australia/New Zealand BAPCO members become an important part of a worldwide network of public safety communications and information technology professionals.
Individuals experience, knowledge and expertise combined with that of other members worldwide help to achieve the goal of excellence in public safety/civil contingencies services.
