Recognizes and supports National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the vital role of 911 dispatchers and telecommunicators in ensuring public safety and effective emergency response.
Norma Torres
Representative
CA-35
This bill recognizes and supports the goals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring public safety telecommunications professionals for their vital role in emergency response and beyond. It acknowledges their diverse skills, from relaying critical information to negotiating in crisis situations, and recognizes the emotional toll of their work. The bill encourages public acknowledgment of their essential and lifesaving contributions.
Resolution Shines Spotlight on 911 Operators, Backs National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
This resolution formally recognizes the essential role public safety telecommunications professionals—the folks answering 911 calls and dispatching help—play in emergency response. It specifically supports the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, aiming to give these critical personnel the acknowledgment they deserve.
More Than Just a Voice
The measure goes beyond a simple thank you, highlighting the complex and often stressful reality of the job. It acknowledges that these professionals are the first first responders, often providing life-saving first aid instructions over the phone or using skilled negotiation tactics in high-stakes situations like hostage standoffs. The resolution also notes their vital function in coordinating responses for vulnerable individuals, particularly in cases involving missing, abducted, or sexually exploited children, and recognizes the significant emotional and physical toll this demanding work can take.
A Nod of Appreciation
At its core, the resolution serves as an official expression of support for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. It encourages the public to take a moment and appreciate the value these professionals bring to community safety every single day. While largely symbolic, this kind of recognition can boost morale and underscore the importance of a profession that forms the critical link between citizens in crisis and the emergency services they need.