Designed for the Demands of Public Safety, the New Console Supports Telecommunicator Wellness and Peak Performance

EAGAN, Minn. — July 15, 2025 — Winsted, the global leader in modular control room technical furniture solutions, will preview Emergent, its latest console engineered for Public 

Safety at APCO 2025, taking place July 27–30 in Baltimore, Maryland, attendees can experience Emergent firsthand at booth #2549.

Purpose-built for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), Emergency Control Centers (ECCs), Real-Time Intelligence Centers (RTICs), and Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Emergent reflects Winsted’s growing investment in public safety and its commitment to designing mission-critical environments around the people who operate in them.

“Emergent is purpose-built from the telecommunicator’s perspective, reflecting our deep commitment to those on the front lines of public safety,” said Tracy Crocker, CEO of Winsted. “We look forward to exhibiting at APCO 2025, giving attendees the opportunity to experience how our design approach enhances comfort, situational clarity, and control throughout the demands of a long, high-pressure shift.”

Designed for Today’s Public Safety Challenges
Emergent is engineered to help telecommunicators maintain peak focus and responsiveness through a human-centric blend of comfort, durability, and system-level integration. Highlights include:

• Advanced Ergonomics – 22”–48” height-adjustable sit/stand worksurfaces, optimal monitor positioning, and intuitive personal controls   
• Technology Integration – Accommodates up to six CPUs per position with active cooling, integrated ports, and adaptable screen mounts            
• Operator Comfort – Optional personal climate control and task lighting to reduce fatigue and boost performance                                                     
• Flexible Architecture – Modular system design supports retrofits, greenfield installations, and multi-agency consolidation                               
• Mission-Critical Durability – ANSI/BIFMA and ISO-tested, UL-certified, R56 grounding-compliant, and BAA-compliant for federal funding eligibility

Available in two scalable configurations, Emergent gives agencies the freedom to choose the right level of functionality for their operational and budgetary requirements, without compromising safety, performance, or resilience.

Hear from Winsted’s Public Safety Expert
Quint Andrae, Winsted’s Senior Vertical Market Manager – Public Safety, will be on hand throughout the show to connect with ECC leaders, integrators, and consultants.

“Telecommunicators are facing increasing complexity on the job and they need workspaces that are as agile and responsive as they are,” said Andrae. “Emergent was designed to meet those real-world needs, and we look forward to sharing it with the APCO community.”

Experience the Preview
This exclusive preview marks the second public showing of Emergent following its successful debut at NENA 2025. Attendees at APCO 2025 will have the opportunity to test the console in person, learn about the system’s customizable features, and provide input ahead of its official release later this summer.

Winsted combines advanced design tools, ergonomic science, and seasoned consultants to create control rooms that are efficient, comfortable, compliant, and tailored to your operational reality. Whatever level of support your team needs, we have you covered.