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WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire or emergency medical
services; and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers, firefighters and
paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, the safety and effectiveness of our first responders depends on the quality and
accuracy of information obtained from citizens who call the City of Costa Mesa Emergency
Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens
have with emergency services; and
WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators provide the vital link for our police officers and
firefighters by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and ensuring their safety;
and
WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators of the City of Costa Mesa have contributed
substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and
WHEREAS, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism
during the performance of their job in the past year; and
NOW, THERFORE, I, John Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa do hereby proclaim the
week of April 11 through 17, 2021, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in honor of the
men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe.
DATED this 20th day of April, 2021.
'John Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa -.