File #: 24-408    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/5/2024 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 4/16/2024 Final action:
Title: 9:07 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating The Week of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Dispatchers Week
Sponsors: Sheriff
Attachments: 1. Public Safety Dispatcher Week_April 2024

Memorandum

 

 

Date:                                          April 16, 2024

 

To:                                          The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors

 

From:                                          Rob Howe, Sheriff

 

Subject:                     Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Dispatchers Week

 

Executive Summary:

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 14-20, 2024

AS NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS WEEK

 

WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services; and

 

WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical professionals is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and

 

WHEREAS, the safety of our law enforcement officers and fire personnel is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of Information obtained from citizens who telephone the Lake County Central Dispatch Center; and

 

WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first, and can be the most critical, contact our citizens have with emergency services, and are the vital link for our law enforcement officers and fire personnel by monitoring their activities by radio providing them with information and insuring their safety; and

 

WHEREAS, the Public Safety Dispatchers of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients, exhibiting compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of their job.

 

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors does, hereby designate the week of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Dispatchers Week in Lake County and encourages all citizens to join in recognizing the commitment of public safety dispatchers in our communities to preserve the safety of us all.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED this    16th   day of   April  , 2024

 

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Recommended Action:  Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Dispatchers Week