HomeMy WebLinkAboutNational Public Safety Telecommunicator WeekB. Hovland, Mayor
PROCLAMATION
National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
Sunday, April 14, 2019 — Saturday, April 20, 2019
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 or property; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers, firefighters and paramedics is dependent upon the
quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone or text the
Edina Police-Fire Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our
citizens have with emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers,
firefighters and paramedics by monitoring their activities by radio, providing
them information and insuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of the Edina Police-Fire Communications Center
have contributed substantially to the apprehension of the criminals, suppression of
fires and treatment of patients; and
WHEREAS, each Public Safety Telecommunicators has exhibited compassion, understanding and
professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby proclaims the week of April 14 through
April 20, 2019 as
National Public Safety Telecomm nicator Week
In the City of Edina, MN in honor of the men and women whose Bili: and professionalism keep our
city and citizens safe.
Dated this 2nd day of April 2019.