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PROCLAMATION
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Sunday April 9`h 2017 — Saturday April 15`h 2017
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 and firefighters is dependent upon the quality
and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone 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 and firefighters by monitoring their activities by radio, providing
them information and insuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of the Edina Police Department have
contributed substantially to the apprehension of the criminals, suppression of
fires and treatment of patients; and
WHEREAS, each dispatcher 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 9th
through April 15th, 2017 as
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
In the City of Edina, MN in honor of the men and women whose diligence nd professionalism keep
our city and citizens safe.
• Dated this 4th day of April, 2017.
Jam B. Hovland, Mayor