This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (OH)

ZANESVILLE – This week recognizes the services of emergency dispatchers from across the country. Of course, in Ohio, this week falls on a time when the stay at home order is still in place. This has called for some changes in the way the dispatch center in the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office conducts its daily routine.

“We’ve been asking when time allows. In critical situations, obviously, if somebody’s house is on fire we’re not going to take the time to ask you if anybody in your residence…

Voices In The Dark — 9-1-1 Dispatchers Celebrating Telecommunicators Week (CT)

Starting Sunday, April 12, Newtown’s emergency dispatchers will join colleagues across the nation celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

This week-long event, initially set up in 1981 by Patricia Anderson of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office in California, is a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public.

But until two recent and popular 9-1-1 television series began focusing in part on these true first responders who pick up the line whenever someone…

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (MO)

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of the following:

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week takes place from April 12-18, 2020. This event honors the thousands of men and women throughout the United States who respond to emergency calls for assistance…

ISP recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week (IL)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police (ISP) is recognizing Telecommunicators, Operators and other behind-the-scenes-heroes who dispatch Troopers and officers from other state agencies in emergency situations.

The recognition comes during National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week, April 12-18, when the public safety community formally acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of all Telecommunicators, Call-takers, and Technicians…

First responders celebrate dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (CA)

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – First responders across the country are celebrating their dispatchers starting today as part of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.

This special week spans from April 12 to 18.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office announced it is honoring all public safety dispatchers who serve as the lifeline between people in need and vital law enforcement services…