NPSTW 2019 in the News

Read stories from across the nation about National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2019.  Feel free to send us links to news stories by emailing larsonl@apcointl.org.


April 22

WCSO honors Washtenaw Metro Dispatch
The Manchester Mirror

Schererville native honored for helping save kidnapped girl
Kokomo Perspective

Ashland post honors its telecommunicators
The Herald-Dispatch

April 20

In honor of dispatchers in the River Valley during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
River Valley Now

Celebrating local dispatchers with a little magic
Kivi Tv

Answering the call: McDowell 911 honored during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
McDowellNews.com

Eight Days
The Odyssey Online

Honoring the unseen heroes on National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
CapeCod.com

911 dispatch protections bill passes Ohio Senate
EMS1

Arrested Developments: Dispatchers always answer the call
WCMessenger.com

Week set aside to recognize dispatchers
The Kentucky Standard

KSP honors silent heroes behind the headsets
Middlesboro Daily News

The Oceanside Dispatch Center Has Lost Three Team Members in the Last Year
NBC San Diego

BOC recognizes public safety telecommunicators
Lincoln Times-News

Consolidation looms as DeKalb dispatchers celebrate National Telecommunicators Week
Associated Press

KSP recognizes dispatchers
The Paducah Sun

Dispatchers honored for Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Charlotte Sun – Yoursun.com

April 19

Winnebago County celebrates National 911 Telecommunicators week
WREX.com

Remembering dispatchers during National Telecommunicators Week
Kake

WCSO honors dispatchers
Daily Mountain Eagle

Consolidation looms as DeKalb dispatchers celebrate National Telecommunicators Week
Daily Chronicle

Dispatchers, 911 operators reflect on the job
KVUE.com

8 Things To Know About The 911 Dispatcher In Your Life
The Odyssey Online

Celebrating Telecommunicators Week by honoring dispatchers
1011Now

Suffolk honors 911 operators for grace under pressure
News 12 Long Island

Dispatchers Celebrated this Week as ‘Lifeline’ to Community
SurfKY News

Bowling Green first responders celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators week
WBKO

National Telecommunicators Week: A Walk in a Dispatcher’s Shoes
The Covington Leader

Dispatchers provide vital link
The Morrow County Sentinel

A call to 9-1-1: A personal story – Fredericksburg Today
Fredericksburg Today

Southern Indiana’s 911 dispatchers lauded as ‘unsung heroes’
News And Tribune

Mercer County Recognizes Telecommunicators Week
New Jersey Patch.com

Dispatchers are ‘Priceless’
Emergency Management

Dispatchers are ‘Priceless’
Government Technology

‘We’re people too’: Dispatchers in Livingston County, nationwide recognized
Livingston Daily

County Board recognizes 9-1-1 Public Safety Dispatchers in Washington County
HometownSource.com [ECM Publishers]

Just who are the people who answer our 911 calls
KSDK.com

Emergency dispatchers receive recognition on Telecommunicators Week
KSDK.com

Locals Receive 911 Heroes Awards
Redheaded Blackbelt

911 dispatchers: ‘It’s not a job for everybody’
Toledo Blade

Westchester recognizes police and emergency service dispatchers
Mid-Hudson News

Celebrate 911 dispatchers week: They’re here to help those in distress
Pineandlakes Echo Journal

Honors Friday for three Suffolk 911 operators
Newsday

PBSO Dispatchers Honored At Awards Ceremony
1290 WJNO – iHeartRadio

Hays County Commissioners Court Proclaims April 14 To 20 As National Telecommunicators Week
San Marcos Corridor News

Honors Friday for three Suffolk 911 operators
Newsday (Premium)

Emergency Dispatcher featured as part of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Webcenter11.com

Deputies ask Florence County Council to provide more money for raises
Associated Press

County dispatch recognized with proclamation
Watertown Daily Times

Commissioners honor state wrestling champ
LewistownSentinel.com

Week spotlights work done by Heartland 911 dispatchers
KFVS 12

Thanking First Responders
DNRonline

April 18

Week spotlights work done by Heartland 911 dispatchers
KAIT ABC-8

Community salutes its dispatchers
HoumaToday.com

BPD honors dispatchers
Valley Morning Star

Training the first first responders in Stafford – Fredericksburg Today
Fredericksburg Today

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors dispatchers, public safety workers
WBNS-10TV

“Alice in Wonderland” theme celebrates the Mercer County 911 Center
WVVA.com

State, county tip cap to emergency communications
Idaho Mountain Express

Local dispatchers ghonored during Telecommunicators Week
WAOW – News Line 9

Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
UpperMichigansSource.com

Rowlett recognizes communications officers
Star Local Media

Dispatchers share the good and the bad of the job for National Telecommunicators Week
Hometownstations.com

WATCH: The Voice Behind that 9-1-1 Call
San Angelo Live!

County commissioners recognize dispatchers with proclamation
Clay Center Dispatch

Dispatchers are ‘priceless’
Examiner-Enterprise

Carson City dispatch recognized as ‘first’ lifeline responders when emergencies happen
Carson Now

Stratford 911 Celebrates National Telecommunicators Week
Connecticut Patch.com

Gwinnett agencies thank 911 dispatchers, call takers during national week of recognition
Gwinnett Daily Post

‘We’re the voices in the dark’: Cassia County dispatchers honored for National Telecommunicator Week
KMVT

County celebrates 911 call takers
Beloit Daily News

Thank call-takers and 911 dispatchers for National Telecommunicators Week
Snntv.com

Wilson’s World: At the 911 Call Center of Gaston County Honoring Our Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WCCB Charlotte

Mahaska County 911 Communications Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Oskaloosa News

Bridgeport honors 911 dispatchers for National Telecommunicators Week
News 12 Connecticut

Camden Herald Letters to the Editor April 18
Knox Village Soup

Elk County Office of Emergency Services recognizes 911 dispatchers this week
TheCourierExpress.com

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Lex18.com

Dispatchers receive unusual gift during week of recognition
KEYT.com

Jefferson City Police Department takes pride in its 911 center operators
News Tribune

Stamford Awards Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year
ConnecticutPlus.com

911 operators honored during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WAVE 3 News

Dispatcher appreciation week: A look inside Mecklenburg MEDIC 911 call center
WCNC.com

Telecommunicators Week in Calvert County
Calvert Beacon

Dispatchers honored as first responders
Keep Me Current

April 17

Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week with One of Chicago’s Very Own
WGN Radio

Honoring The First, First Responders
DNRonline

Proposals and Bears: UT dispatchers recall the most interesting calls they’ve received
WBIR.com

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors dispatchers
WXOW News 19

UT dispatchers share most memorable calls
WBIR.com

They’re first first responders. We say Thank-you! – Fredericksburg Today
Fredericksburg Today

Day in the life of a public safety telecommunicator
MySuncoast.com

Editorial: Thank you to area dispatchers
The Albert Lea Tribune

Oneida County’s emergency dispatchers help from behind the scenes
WJFW TV-12

Emergency dispatchers honored for service, dedication
WCBI TV

It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WCJB TV-20

PCSD hiring 911 dispatchers
KVOA.com

Bill in Congress could classify 911 dispatchers as first responders
WSPA.com

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes critical work of 911 call-takers
Niagara Frontier Publications

Local Dispatchers Honored During National Telecommunicators Week
Edhat Online Magazine

Meet some of the dispatchers making a difference in the Sacramento region
KCRA.com

Owasso mayor recognizes emergency dispatchers for their role as local lifelines
Tulsa World

Sheriff Thanks 911 Dispatchers During Week Honoring Them
KIWARadio.com

Emergency Dispatchers Honored During Recognition Week
wbznewsradio.iheart

Less than 10 dispatchers answer nearly 1,000 calls each day in Manatee County
MySuncoast.com

Celebrating The Heroes Behind The Headset
Harrodsburg Herald

Webster 911 staff celebrated during Telecommunicators Week
RedHillsMSNews.com

County commission honors dispatchers
Palmyra Spectator

Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WTXL ABC 27

Holbrook honors public safety telecommunicators, vote police promotions
Holbrook Sun – Wicked Local

Rosenworcel Interviews Congresswoman
Radio Ink Magazine

911 Dispatchers recognized for resiliency, community service
KWCH

Maine celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
NewsCenterMaine.com

Dispatchers recognized
Fort Morgan Times

How to save a life: County Communications operators awarded
The Daily Nonpareil

County Communications operators awarded: ‘You were present at every vital step during the process’
The Daily Nonpareil

Letter to the Editor: A tribute to our 911 professionals
Dawson News

Celebrating public safety telecommunicators
The Bryan Times

Letter to the Editor: A tribute to our 911 professionals
Dawson News

Celebrating public safety telecommunicators
The Bryan Times

Holbrook honors public safety telecommunicators, vote police promotions
Holbrook Sun – Wicked Local

Rosenworcel Interviews Congresswoman
Radio Ink Magazine

911 Dispatchers recognized for resiliency, community service
KWCH

Maine celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
NewsCenterMaine.com

Dispatchers recognized
Fort Morgan Times

How to save a life: County Communications operators awarded
The Daily Nonpareil

April 16

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Honoring GWCCA’s Unsung Heroes
GWCCA.org

Local 911 dispatchers recognized
KGNS

County recognizes work of telecommunicators
The Daily Reflector

KSP Post 12 telecommunicator goes beyond call of duty
State-Journal.com

County recognizes National Telecommunicators Week
Journal-News.net

KSP Post 1 recognizes telecommunicators
Murray Ledger & Times

Kansas City Tuesday Nice News Look
Tony’s Kansas City

Dispatch center honors top employees
The Daily Times

This Is National Telecommunicators Week
Yankton Press & Dakotan

City crews praised for work after blizzard
PLAINSMAN

The Thin Gold Line
WTHITV.com

National, State and Local Agencies Honoring Public Safety Telecommunicators This Week
KAJO 1270AM

Post 1 Recognizes Telecommunicators
THUNDERBOLT RADIO AND DIGITAL

Say thank you! It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
FOX 46 Charlotte

Villanueva Honors Public Safety Telecommunicators
SCV News

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclaimed
The Perry News

How properly calling 911 helps telecommunicators save lives
Eastern Kentucky News – WYMT

The first first-responders
Dothan Eagle

People show 911 dispatchers appreciation as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WBTW-TV

Dutchess County marks 20 years of 911 service
Mid-Hudson News

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WBTW-TV

National Telecommunications Week Recognizes 911 Dispatchers
9&10 News

Wisconsin’s dispatchers recognized for helping keep citizens safe
APG Media of Wisconsin

CBS Lip Sync Challenge appearance just the latest nod to Middletown’s offbeat social media efforts
WHIO

Thanks to the 911 dispatchers
The Pike County Courier

Fond du Lac County launches Smart911
WBAY-TV

Honoring those who answer 911 calls during Telecommunicators Week
WSAW

Sheriff’s Office observes Public Safety Telecommunications Week
The Marshall News Messenger

Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KSWO-TV 7

9-1-1 Improvements Could Be A Lifesaver
WNCY Y100

Sheriff presents 911 Lifesaver awards
Duluth News Tribune

Henry County, Paris Telecommunicators Honored
WENK WTPR

Gov. Evers: Wisconsin’s dispatchers recognized for helping keep citizens safe
WisPolitics.com

Dothan City Commission honors public safety dispatchers at Tuesday meeting
Dothan Eagle

Our Opinion: Honoring our true first responders
News Tribune

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Two KSP examples of actions that saved lives
KyForward.com

UAPD Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
News – University of Arkansas

April 15

198,000 Calls Answered By Toms River Police Dispatchers In 2018
New Jersey Patch.com

CN2 Today – April 15th
CN2.com

Newton County Sheriff’s report for Monday, April 15th, 2019
Kjas.com

National Telecommunicators Week recognizes KSP dispatchers
WTVQ

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Orleans Hub

E911 Center recognizes National Telecommunicators Week
ClarksvilleNow.com

Newton County Sheriff’s Report 4.15.19
The Orange Leader

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
FairfaxNews.com

KCPD dispatcher celebrates 28 years during National Telecommunicators Week
41 Action News

Pitt County celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WITN-TV

E-911 dispatchers honored for their service to the community
Sparta Live

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
WSIL-TV

KSP Dispatchers Randall Adams, Megan Smith recognized
ColumbiaMagazine.com

911 Dispatchers celebrated
KIMT.com

Local News – April 15, 2019
Star 97.7

Bowling Green celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WNKY.com

Thank you local telecommunicators
LaGrange Daily News

Thank a dispatcher this week
Lewis County Herald

FdL County 911 dispatch introduces technology to help save more lives
FOX 11 Online

911 dispatchers celebrated during Telecommunicators Week
KIMT.com

Local dispatchers honored in National Public Safety Telecommunicators week
Siouxland News

Evansville Mayor Winnecke reads proclamation to dispatchers
Tristatehomepage

The Most Important Ingredient Of The Emergency Network
RickeyStokesNews.com

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WNCT.com

‘It takes a certain type of person:’ WV honors emergency telecommunicators this week
WNNews

National Public-Safety-Telecommunicators Week Honors the First People in the Rescue Chain
Lcbcradio.com

Dispatchers honored during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
NewsChannel5.com

Dispatchers Recognized During Telecommunicators Week
Sheridan Media

APCO Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Officer.com

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
CN2.com

Murfreesboro names Dispatcher Tim Juneau as 2019 Telecommunicator of the Year
MURFREESBORO Voice

Saying thank you to the men and women who answer the call
WABI-TV 5

What’s News Today: April 15, 2019
WSLS 10

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (Video)
City of Tucson

Newton Co. gets call from woman trapped in home by possum
Beaumont Enterprise

When NOT to call 911: Winnipeg police release funny video about nuisance calls
Big World News

Baton Rouge EMS kicks off ‘National 911 Dispatchers Week’
WAFB.com

April 14

County Council explores ways and means
GoLaurens.com

911 Center to celebrate Telecommunicators Week
CovNews

Officials show gratitude for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WAOW – News Line 9

Meet Yolo County’s 911 dispatcher of the year
KCRA.com

Ask the sheriff for April 14, 2019
Bluefield Daily Telegraph

‘To the editor’
The Crescent-News

Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 14-20
West Plains Daily Quill

Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 14-20
Mycouriertribune.com

Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 14-20
KPVI News 6

Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 14-20
Gladstone Dispatch

Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 14-20
The Marietta Daily Journal

April 14th – 20th is Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in FDL County
KFIZ News

April 13

Mayor honors public safety dispatchers
Associated Press

Letter: Diligent 911 dispatchers deserve our thanks
The Berkshire Eagle

Montecito Fire Protection District Takes Hat Off to Dispatchers
Noozhawk.com

24/7, on call: Here’s what it’s like to be a dispatcher in Macon County
Herald & Review

Calif. county battles misuse of 911 system
EMS1

April 12

Torres, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Congresswoman Norma Torres

Misuse of 911 system a challenge for county dispatchers
Bakersfield.com

Bastrop recognizes employee’s contributions, fair housing and sex assault awareness
Austin American-Statesman

911 dispatchers celebrate National Telecommunicators Week
Jackson Progress-Argus

Commissioners name April 14-20 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Laurinburg Exchange

April 11

Mayor honors public safety dispatchers
Watertown Daily Times Online

Dedicated staff at Knox County Regional Communications Center deserve our praise
PenBay Pilot

Public safety telecommunicators to be honored during Monday (April 15) event at Lafayette City Building
Purdue University

Week honors telecommunicators
The Daily Star-Journal

April 10

Allen County proclaims ‘Public Safety Telecommunicators Week’
B96.9

April 9

EMS incentive plan discontinued
Grainger Today

Chief: Dispatchers key bridge for police & public
Daily Chronicle

Telecommunicators Week to be celebrated in Murfreesboro on April 15, 2019
WGNS Radio

County Commissioners passed a resolution to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Post

Stephens County Commissioners honor 9-1-1 dispatchers
Breckenridge Texan

Thank a dispatcher, it’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Westside Journal Online

April 8

Thousands honored during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KFVS 12

Letters to the editor April 7
The Dominion Post

Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 14-20
The Daily Star-Journal

April 5

COLUMN: Policing in Our Community
The News Guard

April 4

Emergency Dispatch, “90% Routine, 10% Organized Chaos”
DVIDS

April 3

Russell Mayor Signs Proclamation Thanking Dispatchers
KRSL Russell Radio

April 2

Russell County Commissioners Sign Proclamation Thanking Dispatchers
KRSL Russell Radio

April 14-20 Designated as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Texas Border Business