Proclamation
WHEREAS, emergencies can strike at any time, and when they do, we rely on the vigilance and preparedness of professional public safety dispatchers; and WHEREAS, professional public safety dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services, and serve as that vital link between the citizen and the first responder who may apprehend a criminal, save their possessions from fire, and save their life or the life of a loved one; and
WHEREAS, the safety and effectiveness of our officers and fire fighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information provided by the dispatcher; and WHEREAS, the professional dispatchers of the Chino Police Department answered over 125,048 calls in 2024, exhibiting compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of their job and contributing substantially to the high-quality public safety services provided by the Chino Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has designated the second full week of April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to honor these men and women and their crucial role in the protecting life and property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chino proudly recognizes these dedicated professionals, and commend them for the past 32 years of service, as well as their continued commitment to providing quality caring service to the Chino Community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EUNICE ULLOA, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CHINO, in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our City and citizens safe, do hereby proclaim 32 years of quality community service from Chino's Public Safety Dispatchers, and recognize April 13-19, 2025, as
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
PRESENTED THIS 15th DAY APRIL 2025.
EUNICE M. ULLOA, Mayor
ATTEST:
NATALIE GONZAGA, City Clerk