TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Police Department and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay have partnered to launch a crisis intervention dispatch service program. The announcement comes during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The Lubbock Police Department is honoring the first voice people hear in a time of crisis, celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
The department is sending a reminder there is always someone in its Emergency Communications Center (ECC), ready to take a call. Manager Roger Ochoa says while people may not think about what they do, these first responders’ work is vital to the entire department.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – This week 911 dispatchers all over the United State are being celebrated and recognized for the the work that they do.
National Public Telecommunicators Week gives people a reminder to thank the dispatchers on the other end of a 911 call. They are the calm voice that sends help – and coordinates once help gets to the scene.
WEST MONROE, La (KTVE/KARD) – National Public Safety Telecommunicators week is in full force as local emergency agencies recognize the heroes under the headsets.
The honorary week began in 1981 in the state of California and has continuously spread across the nation over 43 years. KTVE/KARD spoke with the Director of the Ouachita Parish 9-1-1 Communications District, Jade Gabb, on what this week stands for.
The second full week of April is recognized each year as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, bringing well deserved attention and recognition to the public safety dispatchers who are an invaluable part of every emergency response team.
“Our E-911 dispatchers are an invaluable asset in our ability to assist our residents and motorists in times of need,” said Lewis County Judge Executive George Sparks.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, Alan Davidson, toured Montgomery County’s 911 Emergency Communications Center.
Monday marks the beginning of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and on Monday, Davidson showed his appreciation for the crucial work dispatchers perform every day. He spoke with some of the courageous people who respond to emergency calls.
