FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSC Honors Public Safety Telecommunicators
Lincoln, April 8, 2019 – On Monday, April 8, Representatives
from the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC), public
safety agencies and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)
joined Governor Pete Ricketts for the signing of a
proclamation recognizing our state’s public safety
telecommunicators /dispatchers.
Celebrated April 14-20, 2019, National Public Safety
Telecommunicators week was established in 1981, as a
time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their
lives to serving the public through their devotion to our
citizens and first responders.
“The commitment of our public safety telecommunicators/
dispatchers has never been more evident than during the
recent extreme weather experienced in our state," said
Commission Chair Mary Ridder. “This proclamation is just
a small way of saying thank you for the life-saving role
they play not only during disasters, but every day.”
Often referred to as unsung heroes, always heard, but rarely
seen, public safety telecommunicators/ dispatchers are the
initial point of contact for both the public and first
responders during an emergency.
Commissioner Ridder said, “While they don’t seek the
spotlight, these devoted public servants deserve to be
recognized. We encourage you to join us in honoring
them.”###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Media & Communications Mgr.
(402) 471-0226
deb.collins@nebraska.gov
