Barry County Central Dispatch is proud to announce that Supervisor Kristina Nevins has successfully completed the APCO Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL) Program, becoming the first member of Barry County Central Dispatch to earn the RPL designation. This certification is a nationally recognized leadership credential within the public safety communications profession.

The RPL program, offered by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO International), is one of the industry’s most respected professional development pathways. The program emphasizes leadership, interpersonal communication, organizational management, and the development of skills essential to guiding high-performing public safety communications teams. Completion of this certification demonstrates a strong commitment to leadership excellence and the advancement of the 9-1-1 profession.

“Kristina’s accomplishment reflects her dedication not only to her own professional growth but to the success of our center as a whole,” said Stephanie Lehman, Director of Barry County Central Dispatch. “Her leadership, work ethic, and commitment to service make her an invaluable member of our team, and we are incredibly proud of her achievement.”

Throughout the year-long program, Nevins completed a series of leadership modules, participated in collaborative group projects, and demonstrated her ability to apply leadership strategies to real-world public safety communications challenges. Earning the RPL designation signifies her ongoing commitment to elevating operational excellence and supporting the staff and community we serve.
Barry County Central Dispatch congratulates Supervisor Nevins on this significant professional milestone and looks forward to the continued impact of her leadership within the organization.