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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.