Emergency telecommunicators recognized during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (MI)

LAPEER — The State 911 Committee (SNC) gives tribute to Lapeer County Central Dispatch and Michigan telecommunicators and their vital contributions to public safety. In 1991, Congress designated the second week in April, this year April 12-18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

In Michigan, the State 911 Committee is privileged to honor the men and women who serve in this role to protect the citizens of the state…

The first, first responders: Culpeper marks national week honoring 911 dispatchers (VA)

Providing vital information and resources to frontline professionals, 911 dispatchers also importantly provide a single point of contact for people seeking immediate relief in an emergency. They are the first, first responders.

In recognition of those who answer emergency calls, dispatching EMTs, police and firefighters who render lifesaving assistance to citizens, April 12-18 is National Public Safety Tele-Communicator Week…

Phoenix police dispatchers handling more calls, coronavirus concerns (AZ)

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — From protecting officers in a pandemic to handling some of the most tragic emergency calls, dispatchers are taking on a unique role in public safety. This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications week celebrating dispatchers and 911 operators who are now working harder than ever.

At the Phoenix Police Department, communications operators are handling an uptick in 911 calls. They are short-staffed, answering…

National Telecommunicators Week Highlights Dispatchers: “Behind the Scenes” Heroes (IA)

It’s National Telecommunicators Week and the job of a dispatcher isn’t for everyone.

Matt Roberts has been a dispatcher for the Greene County Sheriff’s Office since 2009. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio there are several responsibilities, including paging out law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services, along with monitoring the weather, business alarms and the county jail, as well as doing administrative work such as entering warrants on suspects and intercepting all calls that come into the law enforcement center in Jefferson…

Missouri patrol recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (MO)

The employees of the Missouri State Highway Patrol are proud to join in recognizing the dedication of patrol communications personnel as well as other public safety communications professionals throughout Missouri, states a press release

“These professionals are to be commended for their tireless efforts to support field responders and provide critical services within the state of Missouri,” states the release…