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Vicki Veenker
Mayor
Proclamation
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATOR’S WEEK
April 12-18, 2026
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, Vicki Veenker , 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 12-18, 2026, 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 13, 2026