WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa recognizes the professional and unending services of the telecommunicators who answer emergency calls on a daily basis; and 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 a vital link for our police officers and firefighters by monitoring their activities via radio, providing them with 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; and WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa is committed to providing a high-quality emergency communications system to the residents and community members.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John B. Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa, do hereby proclaim the week of April 9-15, 2023, 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 4th day of April 2023.
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John B. Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa