April 9-15, 2023, is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week is a designated time to thank all of the women and men who work in our public safety communication centers.
In an emergency, before the police arrive or an ambulance comes or a firefighter crew is activated, a call is made. Communications operators, or dispatchers, are the people who take those calls and send help.
From Sunday through Saturday, the Jefferson City Police Department will be celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Illinois State Police recently sent out a release to show appreciation for those who work for law enforcement dispatch centers in honor of Telecommunicators Week.
When seconds can make the difference in the lives of citizens, 911 dispatchers are often the first contact citizens have in an emergency. Telecommunicators or 911 dispatchers are a vital link to our first responders in the field, helping to serve the public.
The District’s 911 call center has come under fire in recent months over some botched dispatches — including at least two incidents in which someone died.
On Thursday, the head of the 911 center revealed that over the past two months, every 911 call taker and dispatcher has undergone retraining.
