Backup Documents 04/14/2026 Item # 4APROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the 9-1-1 telecommunicators of the Collier County Sheriffs Offlce 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 2025, they answered 143,521 9-1-1 calls as well as 221,518 non -emergency
calls; and
WHEREAS, the radio telecommunicators are vital to ensure 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 have a direct impact on saving the lives of Collier County residents,
earning both Life Save and Phoenix awards for guiding callers through CPR,
successfully leading to the survival of those individuals; and
WHEREAS, the 65 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 12 —18, 2026, be designated as
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of April 2026.
B ounty Commissioners
Collier Cou ida
Dan Kowal, Ch irman