KANSAS APCO CHAPTER

Don’t forget to register for the Kansas APCO Spring Business Meeting/Training Day March 24th, 2026 in Hays, Kansas at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Register: https://app.clearevent.com/register?form=c4717875-1cb9-44f9-ac79-3ac58f23ac0e

Hotel Block: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/hysiigi-ksapco-60e9e52d-dcc8-425f-a1c5-38bb17d7201/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQdZu5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBblplYUpjTTFZWlcxbHBCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkuPsm7vprE8LRBrSGm95GJswitK_0mpchpHLL4LRd0JvSItPoLdlZwh7QVQ_aem_BFl7uMEtveVXPmS7t_XLJg

The Commercial Sponsor link is up and ready! If you are looking to join us for our Kansas APCO Conference in September at the Broadview Drury Plaza Hotel in Wichita, with the Exclusive Vendor event happening Monday, September 21st, 2026 from 6pm-8pm, follow the link below!

https://app.clearevent.com/register?form=47b23692-ab38-4c53-9102-9c3f5e483157

Official Constitution & Bylaw Amendment Notice

During the 2025 Spring General Business Meeting the attached proposed Kansas Chapter of APCO Constitution & Bylaw amendments will be voted on in accordance with the existing ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS and ARTICLE V CONFERENCES.

The Chapter’s RESOLUTIONS and BYLAWS COMMITTEE and Board of Officers recommend the two proposed changes affecting Electronic/On-line voting for Elections and the more efficient Board Position term lengths for the Secretary, Treasure, Chapter Member/Liaison, and Executive Council Representative.

The proposed amendments will be posted for not less than thirty-days on the Chapter web site http://www.ksapco.org

Download (DOCX, 140KB)

Call for Speakers for the 2026 Conference are now open!

Keynote Speakers and Guest Speakers will receive complimentary registration and meals. We are looking to cover tracks for Frontline, Leadership, CTO, QA/QI, and Roundtable Coordinators. This year’s Fall Conference is being held at the Drury Plaza Broadview in Wichita Kansas, September 20th-23rd, 2026.

Follow the link below to submit your papers!

https://app.clearevent.com/register?form=e1aed933-55b6-4ec2-9b30-08208cf299ec

Have you always wanted to be a bigger part of APCO but didn’t think you were quite ready for a board position? We have several seats on different committees to represent KS APCO. We have vacancies on a few Homeland Security Boards, we have representatives on the 911 Coordinating Council, etc. Below is the link to fill out if you’re interested in representing KS APCO.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT64vHtnguT90pmqdE4aFHqVj3ByDLuu66ECOq4wESJXeSjw/viewform?pli=1

https://app.clearevent.com/register?form=47b23692-ab38-4c53-9102-9c3f5e483157

Platinum PLUS Level Sponsorship

Any sponsorship of $10,000 or more will include all of the benefits of the platinum sponsorship as well as up to 8 registered attendees. Platinum Plus sponsors will also be included in the award presentations at the banquet and will have table tents on the banquet tables.

 $10,000 and higher

Platinum Level Sponsorship

Up to four (4) attendee conference registration (including meals and conference swag), providing your team an opportunity to interact and engage with 911 professionals in a relaxed conference environment • Vendor Booth, including two 8’ tables, in a prime location of the vendor hall (at conferences where applicable) • Vendor logo on conference attendee t-shirt and/or bags, to ensure your logo is visible long after the conference ends • Corporate logo and branding on all conference materials, brochures, and website • Recognition of sponsorship at the opening general session and all meals to ensure that conference attendees know who you are and recognize your investment in the 911 industry

$7,500.00

Gold Sponsorship

Admission to Director/911 Administrator exclusive event with an opportunity to network one on one, without distraction or interruption, with 911 decision makers • Two (2) attendee conference registration (including meals and conference swag), providing your team an opportunity to interact and engage with 911 professionals in a relaxed conference environment • Vendor Booth, with one 8’ table, location determined by first come, first serve of registration and payment received (at conferences where applicable) • Vendor logo on conference attendee t-shirt and/or bags, to ensure your logo is visible long after the conference ends • Corporate logo and branding on all conference materials, brochures, and website • Recognition of sponsorship at the opening general session and all meals to ensure that conference attendees know who you are and recognize your investment in the 911 industry

Silver Sponsorship Level

Two (2) attendee conference registration (including meals and conference swag), providing your team an opportunity to interact and engage with 911 professionals in a relaxed conference environment • Vendor Booth, with one 8’ table, location determined by first come, first serve of registration and payment received (at conferences where applicable) • Vendor logo on conference attendee t-shirt and/or bags, to ensure your logo is visible long after the conference ends • Corporate logo and branding on all conference materials, brochures, and website • Recognition of sponsorship at the opening general session to ensure that conference attendees know who you are and recognize your investment in the 911 industry (no recognition at subsequent meals or gathering as available through higher sponsorship levels)  • Listing of sponsorship on vendor hall signage, to set yourself apart from other vendors (at conferences where applicable) •

$3,000.00

Bronze (APCO Commercial Member) Level

Two (2) attendee conference registration (including meals and conference swag), providing your team an opportunity to interact and engage with 911 professionals in a relaxed conference environment • Vendor Booth, with one 8’ table, location determined by first come, first serve of registration and payment received (at conferences where applicable)

$1,000.00

Bronze Entry Level (non-APCO commercial member)

Two (2) attendee conference registration (including meals and conference swag), providing your team an opportunity to interact and engage with 911 professionals in a relaxed conference environment • Vendor Booth, with one 8’ table, location determined by first come, first serve of registration and payment received.

$1,100.00

Not For Profit Sponsorship

The booth will be located in the registration area and may remain present for the entire conference if you so choose. If room is available in the vendor hall, you may choose to have your booth in there, however, booths in this area will follow the vendor hours. Booth will include 2 attendee registrations (conference meals and swag included) and a 6’ table.

$500

Good morning Kansas APCO membership! I have been given our next press release to share with you all from the Kansas APCO and NENA board members.

The last year has come with challenges, fear, and frustration for all, and 911 Public Safety Telecommunicators are no exception. While the job itself is stressful, COVID has forced many Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to work shorthanded, change call-taking protocol, and 911 saw an influx of calls which challenged capacity.

Nevertheless, after many years of hard work, and a tumultuous year of uphill battles, the Kansas Chapters of APCO and NENA believe there is reason to celebrate.

HB2435 was introduced last week which spoke to the inclusion of Public Safety Telecommunicators alongside other heroes in public safety like Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical Technicians/Paramedics. Concurrently SB40, which included many modifications to the Emergency Management Act, passed both the House and the Senate meanwhile awaiting the Governor’s signature. SB40 would amend the definition of “emergency responder” in the Kansas Intrastate Emergency Mutual Aid Act to include 911 call center public safety telecommunicators. It is anticipated the Governor will sign this bill making it law on or before March 31, 2021.

What this means for you: 911, emergency dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators, call takers, and the like, are finally receiving the dignity and respect it justly deserves.

What happens next: KS APCO and KS NENA will continue to advocate for our occupation focusing on COVID benefits, PTSD inclusion, equitable benefits, and quality in-person training.

While Kansas law does not allow for classification that would impact FLSA, the federal reclassification effort commonly referred to as the 911 Saves Act is still alive. We encourage you to throw your support behind this initiative in hopes the Office of Management and Budget will do the right thing by modifying the Standard Occupational Classification System to include 911 professionals as a protected service occupation.

What we need from you? Keep doing what you’re doing! Continue being superstars in your profession, tell your stories and bring awareness to your dedication and hard work!

Much Respect,

KS APCO and KS NENA

APCO International, KS 911 Coordinating Council, and many other 911 Professionals are working hard to help in the momentum in this new 911 SAVES Act that Congresswoman Torres has stepped up to fight for our reclassification. The bill is known as the 911 SAVES Act, or the 911 Securing Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act of 2019.

APCO International has shared with us a link to give you in support of this. If you go to https://www.apcointl.org/government-relations/take-action/
It’s written so that anyone can send a message to his/her U.S. Representative.  It’s quick, easy, and effective.  (When there is a companion bill in the Senate, which we expect soon, we will be back in touch with a next call to action directed at U.S. Senators.) You can also add your personal message to the form.

We hope that you participate in this movement to improve our professional recognition. Thank you for taking the time to support this bill.