CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
Proclamation
Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 10-16, 2022
Whereas, emergencies can occur at any time that require 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 of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from community members who telephone the City of Sebastopol; and,
Whereas, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our community members have with emergency services; and,
Whereas, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers and firefighters by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and ensuring their safety; and,
Whereas, Public Safety Telecommunicators of the City of Sebastopol have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, treatment of patients and responses to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service; and, Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that I, Mayor Patrick Slayter, hereby declare the week of April 10 to April 16, 2022 to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the City of Sebastopol, in honor of the women and men whose diligence, professionalism, and effective communication keep our city and community members safe.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Great Seal of the City of Sebastopol this 5th day of April 2022.
Mayor Patrick Slayter
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