HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation Dispatch 2021PROCLAMATION
National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
Sunday, April 11, 2021 – Saturday, April 17, 2021
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 ensuring 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 Telecommunicator 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 11 through April 17, 2021 as
National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
In the City of Edina, MN in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep
our city and citizens safe.
Dated this 6th day of April 2021. _____________________________
James B. Hovland, Mayor