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Thomas Margetta

Advisor

Role and Company

Managing Member, APA Global, LLC

Expertise

27 years experience in law enforcement & security

Location

Boca Raton, FL

About Thomas

A great way to get into Law Enforcement is through entry as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator, and I can help you get started, and certified with www.911DispatchAcademy.com

Tom Margetta began working for 9-1-1 in 1991, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and then as a Telecommunicator with Boca Raton, Florida, in 1994. He was quickly promoted, and rose to the level of 9-1-1 Manager. He was responsible for the initial overall organization of the Palm Beach State College Public Safety Telecommunicator program and certification of it by the State of Florida Department of Health. He serves on many local and national committees, including the Palm Beach County 9-1-1 Training Committee, International Academy of Emergency Dispatch Police Council of Standards, and as an Ambassador for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Tom has an obvious passion for all things "9-1-1," and organizes several local training opportunities including the wildly popular South Florida Mini-Conference, charity events through The Cool Kids of 9-1-1 social group, and individual consulting through APA Global, LLC, as a managing member.

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Articles by Thomas

9 years ago

Recruiting Veterans for 9-1-1 Jobs

I have been involved in the 9-1-1 profession for over 24 years now, and some of my favorite co-workers and...

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Thomas's Recent Answers

9 years ago

I am applying for the Police Academy and need help with Legal history, is there anywhere I can get my prior legal history for free?

The records they should be concerned about would involve any arrests, in which case the agency who made the arrest...

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9 years ago

Have any of the Advisors written a book and marketed it digitally?

Matthew, Amazon made it very simple to upload an e-book. There is even an option where the author gets credits...

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9 years ago

Multiple questions?

With your police experience, have you considered a possible career in 911 communications--the same kind of "action" without the physical component? ...

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9 years ago

Is there a way to get assistance for a Florida Law Enforcement Certification?

$1200 seems high; I believe in South Florida area it is $800. Sponsorship from an Agency may also be an option. I...

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