APCO International and Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) Partner to Advance Public Safety Communications Globally

The partnership brings APCO's industry-leading training to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Alexandria, VA - Today, APCO International entered into a landmark partnership with Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) to deliver APCO's industry-leading training to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership goes beyond a traditional training agreement, representing a comprehensive approach to knowledge transfer, professional development and support of Saudi Arabia's public safety infrastructure. Key elements of this partnership include the adoption of APCO's internationally recognized standards and training programs, Arabic translation and localization of APCO courses, and specialized training for public safety telecommunicators in Saudi Arabia.

This partnership will establish a comprehensive framework for emergency communications training and certification in the Kingdom, directly contributing to enhanced emergency response capabilities, standardized public safety protocols, improved quality of service for Saudi citizens, reduced response times and better emergency outcomes. APCO will work with NAUSS to codevelop coursework specific to the Gulf region that addresses the public safety sector and the critical infrastructure industry.

"In an era of increasing complexity and technological transformation, the critical importance of robust, standardized emergency communications systems cannot be overstated. APCO's commitment to excellence continues to transcend geographical boundaries, recognizing effective emergency response is a universal need requiring sophisticated, culturally-adapted training and protocols," explained Stephen Martini, president, APCO International. "We are honored to collaborate with NAUSS, learning from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to discover opportunities to advance emergency response capabilities."

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Roderick Jarman, representing NAUSS, expressed enthusiasm about the soon-to-be-finalized partnership with APCO International, aimed at optimizing emergency response capabilities and improving the quality of life for Saudi citizens.

"NAUSS and APCO International agree that the most important element of this collaboration is supporting the development of the safest and most effective national emergency communication infrastructure possible," Jarman stated.

APCO is working on translating and localizing the following certification courses:

• Communications Training Officer, 6th Ed.
• Communications Training Officer, 6th Ed., Instructor
• Emergency Medical Dispatch, 5th Ed., Version 4
• Emergency Medical Dispatch, 5th Ed., Version 4, Instructor
• Fire Service Communications, 3rd Ed.
• Fire Service Communications, 3rd Ed., Instructor
• Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 7th Ed.
• Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 7th Ed., Instructor

"The APCO Institute team is thrilled to announce this strategic partnership, which supports our mission to provide complete public safety communications expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach worldwide. Through this partnership we will work together to empower individuals and organizations throughout the Gulf region with the skills they need to thrive as public safety communications professionals," said John Brady, Ed. D., director, APCO Institute.

APCO International and NAUSS share a commitment to ongoing learning, adaptation, and improvement. This collaboration stands as a testament to the power of international cooperation, shared knowledge and a unified mission-to protect and serve communities through excellence in public safety communications

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