HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Safety Telecommunicators Week PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, 9-1-1 telecommunicators across the state are available around the
clock to answer calls from those in distress; and
WHEREAS, 9-1-1 telecommunicators are also radio lifelines for police
officers, fire- fighters, and emergency medical personnel who respond to emergencies;
and
WHEREAS, 9-1-1 telecommunicators are responsible for a wide range of public
warnings, including AMBER alerts and notification of earthquakes, tsunamis,
hazardous materials releases, and other threats to public safety; and
WHEREAS, countless lives have been saved by the prompt. effective, and
compassionate responses of 9-1-1 telecommunicators; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Chapter of the Association of Public-
Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and National Emergency Number
Association (NENA) is composed of members representing telecommunications
from every facet of public safety in Washington;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Commissioners do hereby
proclaim April 10-16, 2022, as
PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICA TORS WEEK
in Jefferson County and encourage people in this county to join us in this special observance
in recognizing the important contributions of this dedicated group.
APPROVED this 11th day of April, 2022.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant
DATE: April 11,2022
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the Week of April 10-16, 2022 as Public
Safety Telecommunicators Week
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety
community, are honored. 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. It is a week that should be set aside so everyone can be made aware of
their hard work and dedication. We encourage all of you to celebrate and honor yourselves, your co-
workers, your bosses and your employees.
The Board of County Commissioners recognize the sacrifices telecommunicators make to create a
better and safer world for the public. the commitment to their profession is appreciated by all of The
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO),the public safety communications
community, and the citizens you serve.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming the Week of April 10-16, 2022 as Public Safety Telecommunicators
Week.
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ar McCauley, County Administ or Date