WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the Louisiana State Police Facebook page, April 10th through the 16th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
While we appreciate our telecommunicators every day, we would like to highlight their duties and show some extra gratitude. These men and women are one of the most important parts of the law enforcement profession. When someone in need dials 9-1-1, the first person they will speak to is a telecommunicator. These calls range from the simple report of a roadway hazard to a life changing event such as a medical emergency or a serious traffic crash… READ MORE