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Pro clamation <br />RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK <br />Whereas, emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire, or emergency medical services; <br />and <br />Whereas, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers, firefighters, and <br />paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and <br />"Wkereas, the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy <br />of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Indian River County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center; <br />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 161,938 calls for <br />Law Enforcement and 36,193 calls for Fire Rescue, 63,959 "9-1-1" calls and 103,939 administrative calls. <br />Wow, 21herefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, FCorida, that the week of April 13 through April 19, 2025, be designated as National <br />Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Indian River County, in honor of the men and women whose <br />diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe. <br />Adopted this 8` day of April, 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Deryl Loar, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Susan Adams <br />Laura Moss <br />