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The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials - Kansas Chapter
The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials - Kansas Chapter
ChapterHistory
The Kansas Chapter of APCO was formed on
April 8, 1955 after the MO-KAN Chapter dissolved
and formed two separate Kansas and Missouri
Chapters.
KS APCOs first President was H.O. Byers from
the Wichita Police Department, Vice President was
Othal Vrana from the Kansas Highway Patrol, and the
Secretary/Treasurer was Frank Deeds, Jr., also from
KHP.
The entire story, taken from the May 5, 1955 APCO Bulletin can be found below.
Thanks to Executive Council Rep Mary Messamore for this information.
April 8, 1955 after the MO-KAN Chapter dissolved
and formed two separate Kansas and Missouri
Chapters.
KS APCOs first President was H.O. Byers from
the Wichita Police Department, Vice President was
Othal Vrana from the Kansas Highway Patrol, and the
Secretary/Treasurer was Frank Deeds, Jr., also from
KHP.
The entire story, taken from the May 5, 1955 APCO Bulletin can be found below.
Thanks to Executive Council Rep Mary Messamore for this information.
