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City of Palo Alto (ID # 9086)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Informational Report Meeting Date: 4/9/2018
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Summary Title: Proclamation-National Public Safety Communicators' Week
Title: National Public Safety Communicators' Week - April 8-14, 2018
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Police
Attachments:
Attachment A: National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week - April
Proclamation
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 8-14, 2018
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time requiring police, fire or emergency medical services;
and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs the prompt response of law enforcement, firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of
information obtained from citizens who telephone the City of Palo Alto 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 law enforcement and fire
personnel by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and ensuring their safety;
and
WHEREAS, public safety dispatchers of the City of Palo Alto Communications Center have
contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of
patients; and
WHEREAS, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during
the performance of their job in the past year.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Liz Kniss, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do
hereby proclaim and call upon all citizens of Palo Alto to observe the week of April 8-14, 2018, as
"National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" and join in honoring the men and women whose
diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe.
Presented: April 9, 2018
______________________________ Liz Kniss Mayor