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Proclamation
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 10-16, 2022
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 law enforcement officers,
firefighters, and emergency medical personnel is critical to the protection of life and preservation
of property; and,
WHEREAS the safety of our law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency
medical personnel is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from
residents who telephone the Macecom emergency communications center; and,
WHEREAS Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our
residents have with emergency services; and
WHEREAS Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our law
enforcement officers and firefighters by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them
information, and ensuring their safety; and,
WHEREAS Public Safety Telecommunicators of Macecom 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, especially under difficult
circumstances; and,
THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners declares
the week of April 10 through 16, 2022 to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in
Mason County in honor of the dispatchers whose diligence and professionalism keep our
community and residents safe.
Signed this 12a'day of April, 2022.
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Kevin Shutty, Ran y Neatherlin, Sharon Trask,
Chair Co missioner Commissioner