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This week is National Telecommunicators Week!  This week is set aside to recognize the 911 dispatchers for their hard work in assisting the public with any type of call that may require law enforcement, EMS or the fire department.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department Chief Dispatcher Stacy Noonan said a dispatcher’s role is very important.

“We take the calls from the public  – non-emergency line as well as the 911 line.  We are the first person you speak to and it could be your worst day.  We talk to you and we talk you through it and we send the appropriate help at that time,” said Noonan…