Proclamation: Public Safety Telecommunicators Week BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 8-14, 2018
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 State; and
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 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;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of
Lewis County declares the week of April 8th through 14th, 2018 to be
Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
in Lewis County and we encourage all people in our county to join us in recognizing the
important contributions of this dedicated group.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 9th day of April, 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEW COUNTY, WAS INGTON
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Apr 09, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Notice
Proclaiming April 8-14, 2018 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
Contact Dave Anderson Phone: 3394
Department: DEM
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency
services. Emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire or emergency medical services.
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.
Approvals:
User Group Status
Anderson, Dave Central Services Approved
Mansfield, Steve Pending