PROCLAMATION

“National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week”

April 9-15, 2023

Whereas emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire or emergency medical services; and,

Whereas when an emergency occurs the prompt response of police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and,

Whereas the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone Sherman County 911 Communications; and,

Whereas Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and,

Whereas Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers firefighters and emergency medical personnel by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and ensuring their safety; and,

Whereas Public Safety Telecommunicators of Sherman County 911 Communications have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and,

Whereas each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year;

Therefore Be It Resolved that the City Commission of Goodland, KS declares the week of April 9 through 15, 2023, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in honor of the women whose diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe.

Signed this 3^rd day of April, 2023

Mayor Aaron Thompson

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