APCO Seeks Working Group Members for the Revision of a Technical Standard

APCO Seeks Working Group Members for the Revision of a Technical Standard

5.8.25 – APCO International

APCO International has filed a Project Initiation with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to revise APCO American National Standard (ANS) 2.101.3-2021 Alarm Monitoring Company to Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Computer – Aided Dispatch (CAD) Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The revision will place special emphasis on address verification and synchronization between alarm companies and emergency communications centers (ECCs)—a critical factor in ensuring rapid and accurate emergency response. We invite industry experts, technology professionals, emergency communications specialists and alarm monitoring professionals to participate in a critical revision of the standard that connects alarm systems to emergency services.

“Every day, this standard helps protect countless lives and properties by creating the technical foundation that connects those in need with those who can help,” said Stephen Martini, president of APCO International. “By participating in this revision, you’ll directly contribute to faster, more accurate emergency response and help build more resilient communities through improved communications. Together, we’re setting standards that truly make a difference.”

The revolutionary standard establishes three critical communication pathways:

1. Streamlined alarm dispatch: Enables precision-targeted alarm data transmission from monitoring centers directly to ECCs.
2. Integrated response tracking: Creates a continuous information loop between ECC computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems and alarm monitoring companies.
3. Enhanced situational intelligence: Facilitates continuous, two-way information sharing throughout incidents.

All interested persons including users, producers and those with general interest in address verification and synchronization between alarm companies and ECCs should complete the online application to join this working group. Participants in an APCO standards working group will acquire points toward their Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL) recertification. The Working Group will meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. ET for 50 minutes each meeting.

The deadline to sign up is May 31. Selections will be made within two weeks of the closing date, and all will be notified of their status via email. Additional information can be obtained by contacting standards@apcointl.org. For more information regarding the APCO standards program and activities, please visit our website.