Backup Documents 04/09/2024 Item # 4APROCLAMATION
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 2023, they answered 187,406 9-1-1 calls and texts as well as
207,701 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 monitoring 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 57 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 14-19, 2024, be designated as
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9` Day of April 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN