April 11-17 recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators week for hard work and poise under pressure.
Clackamas County is honoring the hard work, poise and courage of its 911 dispatchers by recognizing April 11-17 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week…
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP) – Dispatchers have an important role to play when they take in emergency 911 calls and to get the necessary help for those callers. This time of year they get recognition for all the hard work they do. It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week.
Torrington Police Department dispatch said the job is high stress and long hours. Missing family gatherings and holidays are a common occurrence. The job requires lots of care and passion for what they do. Dispatchers cannot get too emotionally involved with emergency calls…
In the letter employees sent to city officials, they discussed the physical toll it has taken on them saying in part, “Multiple employees are ending up with medical issues, such as urinary tract infections and complications related to diabetes, back pain, and other problems due to the amount of hours we are working”…
Lead Communications Specialist Shelly Sample with the Pella Police Department discusses National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. [PODCAST]
On Tuesday, May 4, registered voters in Genesee County will vote on renewing the monthly 911 surcharge of $1.86 on all landline, wireless, and voice over the internet protocol (VoIP) service users within the county.
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners voted 6-2 on Jan. 27, 2021 to approve Genesee County 911’s request to place the topic on the May 4, 2021 ballot…
