Backup Documents 04/11/2023 Item # 4CPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the 9-1-1 Telecommunicators of the Collier County Sheriff's
Office are the first responders providing the vital link between
the citizens of Collier County and emergency response; and
WHEREAS, they are the caring, calming voice sending help to those in need
during times of distress, providing vital pre -arrival instructions
until help arrives; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, they answered 170,652 9-1-1 calls and texts as well as
213,750 non -emergency calls; and
WHEREAS, the Radio Telecommunicators are vital to ensuring the timely
dispatch of calls for service and the safety of responders by
relaying critical information while accurately tracking activity, and
monitored millions of radio transmissions; and
WHEREAS, they had a direct impact on saving the lives of Collier County
residents, with 10 Life Save awards for guiding callers through
CPR successfully leading to the survival of those patients; and
WHEREAS, the 49 full-time Public Safety Telecommunicators are truly
dedicated to the citizens of Collier County and its first responders,
and work tirelessly to ensure that every caller receives expeditious,
caring help;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that April 9 - 15, 2023, be designated as
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS IIth Day of April 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOC RO, CHAIRMAN ---