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PROCLAMATION
<br />RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK
<br />WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire, or emergency medical services; and,
<br />WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers, firefighters, and paramedics
<br />is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and,
<br />WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of
<br />information obtained from citizens who telephone the Indian River County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center; arid,
<br />WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency
<br />services; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are a vital link for our police officers and firefighters by monitoring
<br />their activities, providing them with information, and ensuring their safety; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers of the Indian River County Sheriff's Office have contributed
<br />substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of crime, and treatment of patients. They are
<br />knowledgeable and highly trained individuals who work closely with police, fire, and medical personnel; and,
<br />WHEREAS, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion. understanding, and professionalism during the
<br />performance of their duties in the past year; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Indian River County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Dispatchers dispatched 252,438 calls for
<br />service for Law Enforcement and 28,305 calls for Fire Rescue in 2016; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Indian River County Sheriffs Office Public Safety Dispatchers answered 63,044 9-1-1 calls and
<br />79,577 administrative calls; and,
<br />WHEREAS, each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public
<br />safety telecommunicators.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN
<br />RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the week of April 9 through April 15, 2017, be designated as National Public
<br />Safety Telecommunications Week in Indian River County, in honor of the men and women whose diligence
<br />and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe.
<br />Adopted this 11th day of April, 2017.
<br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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