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.� ' <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK <br /> 2023 <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS , emergencies can occur at any time that requires police, fire, or emergency medical <br /> services ; and <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 /> iduals who telephone the Orange County Emergency accuracy of information obtained from indiv <br /> Services 944 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 Telecommunicator 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 4' day of April, 2023 <br /> mezeftg edford, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> 17 52 <br /> k y xi <br /> &It <br />