Title
Proclamation declaring the week of April 10 to April 16, 2016 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Summary
The week of April 10-16, 2016, is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. It is designated as a time when citizens can thank the men and women who work in public safety positions, respond to emergency calls, and dispatch emergency professionals and equipment during times of crisis. Citizens can show gratitude to 9-1-1 calltakers, dispatchers, technicians that maintain radio and emergency phone systems, communications staff trainers, communications center personnel, and other public safety telecommunications staff across the country who work tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to help you during emergencies. For additional information, please see the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) web site: http://www.apco911.org.
The Pflugerville Police Department's communication team cares for the Pflugerville community and works diligently around the clock to provide service for the citizens as well as the police officers. Mayor Pro Tem Peña is scheduled to recognize the Pflugerville Police Department’s communication team and to present this proclamation at this meeting.
Deadline for City Council Action
No action to be taken.
Fiscal Impact
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Presentation item.
Drafter
Chuck Hooker
Police Chief