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City of Palo Alto (ID # 10191)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Informational Report Meeting Date: 4/15/2019
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Summary Title: Proclamation - National Public Safety Telecommunicator's
Week
Title: Proclamation Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicator's
Week
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Police
Attachments:
• Attachment A: Proclamation Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week
Proclamation
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR’S WEEK
April 14-20, 2019
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, Eric Filseth, Mayor of the City 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 14 -20, 2019, 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 15, 2019
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Eric Filseth
Mayor