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PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK 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 paramedics 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 the Indian River County Sheriffs Office Dispatch Center; and WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are a vital Zink for our police officers and firefighters by monitoring their activities, providing them with information, and ensuring their safety; and WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers of the Indian River County Sheriffs Office have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of crime and treatment of patients. They are knowledgeable and highly trained individuals who work closely with police, fire and medical personnel; and WHEREAS, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during performance of their duties in the past year; and WHEREAS, Indian River County Sheriffs Office Public Safety Dispatchers dispatched 219,131 calls for service for Law Enforcement and 23,821 for Fire Rescue in 2013. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board recognizes April 13 through April 19, 2014 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe. Duly adopted this 15th day of April 2014. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIQNERS IN [31 RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Peter D. O'Bryan, ChairmanAr_ Wesley S. Dace Chairman seph Flescher Bob Solari Ti 2