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City of Palo Alto (ID # 7922)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Informational Report Meeting Date: 4/11/2017
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Summary Title: National Public Safety Telecommunicators' Week
Title: National Public Safety Telecommunicators' Week April 9-15, 2017
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Police
Attachments:
ï‚· Attachment A: National Public Safety Telecommunicators' Week April 9-15, 2017
Proclamation
National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week
April 9-15, 2017
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, H. Gregory Scharff, 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
9-15, 2017 as "National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week" and join in honoring the men and
women whose diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe.
Presented: April 11, 2017
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H. Gregory Scharff
Mayor