Expresses the Senate's support for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the vital role of 9-1-1 dispatchers and telecommunicators in ensuring public safety.
Amy Klobuchar
Senator
MN
This resolution supports National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing the vital role these professionals play in emergency response and public safety. It acknowledges their extensive responsibilities, the stresses they face, and advocates for government recognition of their contributions. The resolution encourages all Americans to appreciate the life-saving work of public safety telecommunicators.
Senate Resolution Supports National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Recognizes Lifesaving Work
This Senate resolution officially throws its support behind National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Its main purpose is to formally recognize the crucial, often high-stress work performed by the professionals handling emergency communications – the dispatchers and telecommunicators who are the first point of contact in crises.
More Than Just Answering the Phone
The resolution goes beyond simple acknowledgement, specifically highlighting that the job involves much more than relaying information. It points out their critical responsibilities in gathering essential details under pressure, providing potentially life-saving instructions to callers during emergencies, and even contributing to the legal process by providing testimony in criminal trials. The text also recognizes the significant emotional and physical demands inherent in this line of work.
Ultimately, the Senate uses this resolution to encourage all levels of government and the American public to appreciate the vital contributions of these public safety professionals. It serves as a formal commendation for a demanding job that is essential for community safety and effective emergency response.