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4 <br /> WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers, firefighters, and <br /> paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and <br /> WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and <br /> accuracy of information obtained from individuals who telephone the Orange County Emergency <br /> Services 9-1-1 Communications Center; and <br /> WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first, and most critical contact our residents <br /> and visitors have with emergency services; and <br /> WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers, <br /> medical responders, and firefighters by monitoring their activities via computer and radio, <br /> providing pertinent information, and helping to ensure their safety; and <br /> WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of Orange County Emergency Services have <br /> contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and treatment of <br /> patients; and <br /> WHEREAS, each Public Safety Telecom municator of Orange County Emergency Services has <br /> exhibited compassion, understanding, and professionalism during the performance of their job in <br /> the past year; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, hereby proclaim the week <br /> of April 9 through 15, 2023 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, in honor and recognition <br /> of our County's Telecommunicators whose diligence and professionalism help keep our county, <br /> residents, and visitors safe. <br /> Adopted this fourth day of April, 2023 <br /> Jamezetta Bedford, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> Laurie Piche introduced Darren Strickland, 9-1-1 systems administrator and Rebecca <br /> Jones, the 9-1-1 coordinator. <br /> Chair Bedford noted that they have a very high call volume and thanked staff. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee said that without telecommunicators they would have much more <br /> difficult situations on their hands. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she looked forward to her upcoming tour of Emergency <br /> Services. She said that the UNC School of Government also took a recent tour and that she <br /> heard positive things about the division. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton thanked the 9-1-1 communications division. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Fowler <br /> to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Proclamation. <br />