HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 2024 Telecommunicator WeekPROCLAMATION
National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
Sunday, April 14, 2024 – Saturday, Apri 20, 2024
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 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 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 14 through April 20, 2024 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 2nd day of April 2024. _____________________________
James B. Hovland, Mayor