CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
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WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that requires police, fire, or emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers, firefighters, and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and WHEREAS, the safety and effectiveness of our first responders depend on the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who call the City of Costa Mesa Emergency Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and
WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators provide the vital link for our police officers and firefighters by monitoring their activities via radio, providing them information and ensuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators of the City of Costa Mesa 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, John B. Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa, do hereby proclaim the week of April 10-16, 2022, to be National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe.
DATED this 19th day of April, 2022.
John B. Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa