HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - National Public Safety Telecommunications WeekPROCLAMATION
"National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week"
April 8 -14, 2018
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
of property; and,
WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers is dependent upon the quality and
accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the West Cities
Police Communications Center; and,
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our
citizens have with emergency services; and,
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers 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, the Dispatchers of the West Cities Police Communications have
contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires
and treatment of patients; and,
WHEREAS, each of our Dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding
and professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach declares the week of April 8 through 14, 2018 to be National Public
Safety Telecommunlcators Week in Seal Beach, in honor of the men and
women whose diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the City of
Seal Beach this Ninth day of April in the year Two Thousand and Eighteen.
-, Mike Varipapa, Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem: Ellery A. Deaton
�— - City Council Members:
Sandra Massa-Lavitt
Thomas Moore
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