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Special Recognition proclaiming April 13 through April 19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, emergencies requiring police, fire, or emergency medical services can occur at any time; and
WHEREAS, the speedy response of law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics when an emergency occurs is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators who provide 9-1-1 callers with trained and competent assistance while aiding field responders with needed, accurate information are the first line of response in our team of critical responders; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are a vital link for our first responders by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information, and ensuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators serve our county from 9-1-1 and dispatch centers, contributing substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and treatment of patients; and
WHEREAS, the E9-1-1 Communications Centers provide round-the-clock communications and dispatch services to the people of Lake County; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 240 million calls are made to 9-1-1 in the United States each year, proving what a necessary and vital service it is to all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOGNIZED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the week of April 13 through April 19, 2025, is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Lake County; and
BE IT FURTHER RECOGNIZED, that this County Board does hereby honor the women and men whose diligence and professionalism keep our communities and citizens safe.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on April 8, 2025.