Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Pullman police say telecommunicators vital to safety
PULLMAN – National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors 9-1-1 dispatchers for their efforts to assist first-responders.
It runs April 10-16. It recognizes the contributions of emergency dispatchers to public safety and emergency response.
“Across the nation, 9-1-1 operators play a critical role in coordinating first response and lifesaving efforts within their communities. These unseen heroes are first to provide crucial assistance to people in need, reassuring and supporting them while law enforcement, fire personnel, or emergency medical teams are en route,” said Pullman Chief of Police Gary Jenkins.
Local emergency dispatchers have a difficult and important job, which directly impacts the well-being of residents, students, and visitors.
“The Pullman Police Department recognizes the men and women of the Whitcom 9-1-1 Regional Dispatch Center, for providing invaluable support in our mission to protect and serve the Pullman community.
“We thank all public safety telecommunicators for the contributions that they make toward the safety of their communities, here in Pullman and beyond,” Jenkins said.
Bill Stevenson is the former editor of the Whitman County Gazette, Colfax Daily Bulletin and Franklin Connection. He has nearly 30 years of journalism experience covering news in Eastern Washington.
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