July 6, 2010, Houston Texas - he Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announced today the keynote and supersession speakers for its 76th Annual Conference and Exposition taking place next month in Houston.

Forty years ago, astronaut Jim Lovell safely commanded Apollo 13 through an explosion of the oxygen system inside the aircraft, articulating the now infamous “Houston, we have a problem.” At his keynote of the Opening Session on August 2 at 8:30a.m., Captain Lovell will inspire attendees with the story of this journey. On August 3 at 8:00a.m., Frank Miles will use juggling, magic, unicycling and fire-eating to help attendees address the issues of stress, change, and achieving goals. And, on August 4 at 12:00p.m., John Chappelear will introduce The Daily Six, a simple process to reduce stress and enhance productivity by living positively.

"Through these sessions and others, our educational tracks and the networking opportunities, attendees are sure to walk away from this conference with the tools and knowledge that make them better public safety professionals," APCO International President Richard Mirgon said.

The APCO International 76th Annual Conference and Exposition will be held August 1-4 in Houston, Texas. For more information, visit www.apco2010.org. To obtain a complimentary press pass, please contact Courtney M. Hastings at 571.312.4400 x7002 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . To view prior news about this event, visit our News Room at http://www.apco2010.org/index.php/newsroom.html. For breaking news about the Annual Conference, follow @APCOConference on Twitter.