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Leadership Development

APCO's RPL & CPE: Your Best Investment Is In Yourself

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 217 A-B

CEU: 1

Level of Presentation: Intermediate
Target Audience: Manager, Supervisor, Director, Public Safety Telecommunicator

Main Presenter(s)

Gina Edmunds

Curriculum Developer
APCO International
Daytona Beach, Florida

Co-Presenter(s)

Dorothy Cave, CPE, RPL, MA, BA

Education & Training Services Manager
APCO International
Daytona, Florida

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Steve Edwards, PhD

CPE303 Facilitator
APCO International

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Bob Miller

CPE202 Facilitator
APCO International

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Christina Mortimer

CPE101 Facilitator
APCO International

Discover why the smartest investment you can make is in yourself with APCO's RPL and CPE programs. This session explores how professional development fuels confidence, credibility, and long-term success. Whether you’re looking to advance your leadership skills, prepare for new opportunities, or are ready for your “next level," self-investment delivers the highest return for both you and your agency. Hear from program graduates, get your questions answered by APCO staff who manage these programs and some of our facilitators, and help develop your leadership network!
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to list and explain the key requirements, components, and benefits of APCO's RPL Program.
Participants will be able to list and explain the key requirements, components, and benefits of APCO's CPE Program.
Participants will be able to explain why investment in one's professional development is both a benefit for themselves, and their home agency.