HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2302-09891.Proclamation Honoring Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week April 9-15, 2023
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City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Lead Department: Police
Meeting Date: April 10, 2023
Report #:2302-0989
TITLE
Proclamation Honoring Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week April 9-15, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council issue the proclamation honoring Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week April
9-15, 2023.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Telecommunicator's Week Proclamation
APPROVED BY:
Andrew Binder
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Lydia Kou
Mayor
Proclamation
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATOR’S WEEK
April 9-15, 2023
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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lydia Kou, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto on behalf of the entire City Council do
hereby proclaim and call upon all citizens of Palo Alto to observe the week of April 9-15, 2023, 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 10, 2023