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State- of California
"National Public Safety Telecom municators Week"
April 11- 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 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 Dispatchers 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 11 through 17, 2021 to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators 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 twelfth day of
April in the year Two Thousand and Twenty-one.
Joe Kalmick, Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem: Mike Varipapa
City Council Members:
Sandra Massa-Lavitt
Thomas Moore
Schelly Sustarsic