Governor Proclaims Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2021

WHEREAS, emergencies that require law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical services can occur at any time; and

WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators provide a continuous link from those in need to the emergency services providers who will respond to assist; and

WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and

WHEREAS, the safety of our law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics depends in part upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from people who contact the Emergency Communications Centers of North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators provide 24-hour-a-day service and are the first contact many people have with emergency services; and

WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators are a lifeline for our law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics, monitoring their activities by radio and providing them information to help ensure their safety; and

WHEREAS, each public safety telecommunications dispatcher exhibits compassion, understanding, and professionalism during the performance of his or her duties; and

WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina commends the many dedicated public safety telecommunicators whose ongoing contributions help to keep our state and residents safe;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim April 11 – 17, 2021, as “PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.