Much has been written about the guardians who serve us daily:
the police, fire fighters, and EMS personnel. Their positive contributions to
our wellbeing are often profound … and visible. Yet there is another class of
sentinels whose contributions are just as profound. They are the men and women
populating 911 centers across the country, serving the public in a crucial
capacity who are heard, but almost never seen—the invisible guardians…
Ventura County Sheriff’s Technical Communications Specialist Sherri Castaneda has been selected as the 2021 Public Safety Dispatcher of the Year. This award is presented to the outstanding dispatcher for their exemplary work and contributions to public safety and the residents of Ventura County. Sherri has been a dispatcher with the Sheriff’s Office since August of 2018.
Sherri is a loving wife and mother of two. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going for evening drives to catch the sunset, and curling up with a good book…
SACRAMENTO — The California Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies are recognizing public safety dispatchers next week.
Dispatchers are often the first assistance people reach in an emergency, provide a crucial link between the CHP and the public. Their service is being celebrated starting April 11 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
California legislation enacted in 2020 reclassified public safety dispatchers as “first responders.” The new classification acknowledges their vital role in the state’s emergency response chain…
Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. This year, we honor the often-unsung heroes of public safety, our dispatchers, during the week of April 11-17. Every emergency that a police officer or firefighter responds to either starts with, or is handled by, one of our public safety dispatchers. They are truly on the front line, and are generally the first person a citizen deals with during a crisis…
We Speak Dispatch is a group of 911 professionals discussing topics from the headlines, topics that are fun and interesting, topics that you care about. Our engaging conversations are designed to inspire more conversations, so if you have a topic you’d like to see discussed let us know. Thank you to all 911 dispatchers…
