NPSTW 2017 in the News

April 19 First Contact: Thankful for emergency telecommunicators
NewsandSentinel.com
Nat’l Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors team behind the scene
The Dawson Springs Progress
UTA Police dispatchers: The link for cpus safety
The Shorthorn
April 18 Emergency 911 system upgrades approved
WTOK.com
City celebrates Public Safety Telecommunications Week
South Platte Sentinel
Port Houston Honors Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Port of Houston Authority
Dispatchers Share Stories of Triumph, Frustration
Government Technology
Proclamations recognize public safety telecommunicators, Arbor Day
The Independent Register
HCSO celebrates dispatchers
ChipleyPaper.com
Cal Fire Recognizes Public Safety Telecommunicators
The Riverbank News
April 17 Dispatchers: First to arrive on the scene
Bellefontaine Examiner
Sparta Recognizes April as 9-1-1 Month
TAPinto.net
Lifeline 911: Carson City dispatchers are the public’s first, first responders
Carson Now
April 16 Childbirth call offers police dispatcher challenge, but rewarding experience
The Paducah Sun
Emergency dispatchers have heard it all
NewsTimes.com (AP)
The first, first responders: Local dispatchers honored with national awareness week
FOX 17
The unseen heroes of public safety
Springfield News-Leader
April 15 Telecommunicators Week: Honoring the voices that help in times of crisis
Junior College
911 Dispatchers Recognized For Their Service
The Greeneville Sun
Blount County dispatchers celebrate national telecommunicators week
The Daily Times (AP)
Dispatcher Recalls Childbirth Phone Call from 2016
West Kentucky Star
KSP Post 1 & 2 telecommunicators honored
The Times Leader
Local dispatchers honored for service to community
The Times Leader
911 operators honored for their unseen service
CacheValleyDaily.com
Round of Applause
The Valdosta Daily Times
Ocean County 911: Text your emergency
The Asbury Park Press (AP)
How do Phoenix emergency dispatchers do their job?
True Viral News
April 14 PEMA Provides Tips for Calling 9-1-1, Recognizes 9-1-1 Telecommunicators
WPMT Fox 43
Call center workers recognized
NewsandSentinel.com
Crucial link
Journalpatriot
Public officials honor local dispatchers
The Times Bulletin
How do Phoenix emergency dispatchers do their job?
The Arizona Republic
9-1-1 operators honored over Telecommunications Week
St. Joseph Post
Commissioners Hear Citizens’ Issues during Public Forum
Fannin County Leader
She’s Born To Do The Job
DNRonline (AP)
Letters to the editor — April 15
Lake County Record-Bee (AP)
What’s your emergency?: A peek inside the Central Lane Communications Center
The Register-Guard
Local police salute dispatchers
Morehead News
The unsung heroes of Grayson County Dispatch
KXII News 12
A Suicide By Gunshot Jolts 911 Call as Sheriff Observes Flagler’s Dispatch Center in Action
Flagler Live
Douglas County dispatcher earns state award
Superior Telegram
Vail Daily letter: Thanks to those in the 911 center
Vail Daily
Norfolk Dispatcher Assists in Birth
HamletHub Local News
Huron County recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators week
Huron Daily Tribune (AP)
PS COLUMN: Dispatchers honored
PostStar.com
911 for Kids Program comes to Cook County Schools
Cook County News Herald
Dispatchers in Mitchell, nation recognized for service
The Daily Republic
When emergencies arise, they’re always there
Chronicle-Tribune (AP)
Thank you telecommunicators, call takers and technicians!
KHQA 7 Online
911 Dispatchers: The Heroes Behind the Scenes
WFMY News 2
April 9 – 15 Proclaimed ‘Telecommunications Week’ in Calvert
Calvert Beacon
Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
BCRNews.com
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week is April 9-15, 2017
DeWitt Media Inc.
TAKING ACTION: Dispatchers say knowing where you are before what’s happening is vital in an emergency
WHNT.com
Meet Your Local Dispatchers: Tasha Urbatsch
Wyo4News
Answering the Call: Dispatchers in Saratoga County help save lives
The Saratogian (AP)
Celebrate the Dallas ISD Police telecommunicators who help keep the district safe!
The Hub
National Telecommunicators Week observed
The Register-Herald
Let’s Talk Pella – National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KNIA / KRLS
911 calls range from tragic to comic
Coshocton Tribune
Isabella names dispatcher of the year
The Morning Sun
911 operators honored over Telecommunications Week
680 KFEQ
Celebrating a key link: An underrated component of public safety, local dispatchers honored
Mohave Daily News
PEMA Provides Tips for Calling 9-1-1, Recognizes Pennsylvania 9-1-1 Telecommunicators | Spoke
Spoke
EMERGENCY: Police, fire, EMS dispatching is the direct line to our public safety
Columbia City Post and Mail
April 13 Xenia 911 center honoring telecommunicators
Xenia Daily Gazette
911 center honors its emergency dispatchers
The Daily Reflector
Counties honor dispatchers April 9-15
Isanti-Chisago County Star
This week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Capital Journal
The first response
The Kentucky Standard
On Patrol, 4/13/17 – 911 Dispatcher Appreciation
KMPH FOX 26
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week marked in Missoula
KPAX.com
Emergency responders honored during Public Safety Week
Gulf Breeze News
Inside the world of the front line of first responders
Valley News Live
Rutherford County Emergency Telecommunicators Honored Thursday
WGNS Radio
Dispatcher recalls helping couple deliver baby over phone
KGWN TV
Photo: Dispatchers honored by County Legislature
The Batavian
Dispatchers do more than just talk
KMVT
Dispatchers can be a steady voice on your worst day
WBAY-TV
Phoenix thanking dispatchers during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KTAR.com
Abilene dispatchers recognized for being first line of help
KTXS.com
Answering the call
Putnam Sentinel
Missoula 911 thanks dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KPAX.com
Honoring local dispatchers for National Telecommunicators Week
Stephenville Empire-Tribune
‘Unsung Heroes’: Lowndes County 911 dispatchers recognized
The Valdosta Daily Times
911 operators celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WCTV-TV
Telecommunicators honored for their service
Elkin Tribune
Say Thanks During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Dcmilitary.com
York County dispatcher who died last year recognized by peers
York Dispatch
OPD applauds area 911 dispatchers
KTVO
Burnout in the 9-1-1 Hot Seat
LifeZette
Dispatchers are like the tethers to life
Zanesville Times Recorder
Sheriff’s office 911 dispatchers honored
The Union-Recorder
Atlantic City public safety dispatchers recognized during appreciation week
Press of Atlantic City
Nevada Highway Patrol dispatchers recognized for work
KTNV ABC Channel 13
Emergency responders make a difference in Seaside
Daily Astorian
DuPage County Honors Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
DuPage County
Meet Your Local Dispatchers: Carrie Williams
Wyo4News
April 12 Newport updates downtown master plan
Citizen Tribune
4/12 Board approves payment for update at Ravenna Lake::1
Kearney Hub
Watch: Dispatcher recalls helping couple deliver baby over phone
Blackhills Fox
The voice behind the headset: Telecommunicators Week
KJCT8.com
Rochester thanks communications specialists
Fosters.com
911 dispatchers recognized during Telecommunicators Week
WTOL.com
County emergency dispatchers honored during national event
Santa Barbara News-Press(AP)
The work of the Jones Co. dispatchers never ends
Monticello Express
State police honor local dispatchers this week
Mountain Eagle
Pocatello police recognize emergency dispatchers
Idaho State Journal
Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: A Look Inside Central Dispatch
My ND Now
Those who answer the call
WCSH6.com
Local emergency dispathcers recognized for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KYMA News
Petersburg dispatchers praised for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WRIC TV 8
Pulling back the curtain on hidden heroes: Emergency dispatchers
FOX2now.com
Proclamation celebrates police dispatchers
Carlsbad Current-Argus
Dispatchers recognized in appreciation week
WDAM – Channel 7
Wednesday Briefing: Matanzas Construction Tech Program, Kids’ Town Hall With Provencher, Staly as a 911 Dispatcher
Flagler Live
Inside the world of the first of the first responders
Newsplex
Illinois State Police recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KHQA 7 Online
Tazewell Dispatchers Honored For National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WeAreWVProud.com
Dispatchers honored during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Big Rapids News
Recent Lake Oahe drowning focuses Pierre leaders on emergency services
Capital Journal
Rep. Torres Commemorates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Targeted News Service
Caldwell County 911 Communications Center Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Caldwell Journal
EDITORIAL: Honor the dispatchers
New Jersey Hills
Kingsport police laud cool dispatchers who field emergency calls
Times News
Harvey County Communications earns award
The Newton Kansas
Increasing number of emergency calls in southern Utah expected to continue
KUTV CBS 2
Willcox City Council honors dispatchers and animal control officers this week
Arizona Range News
Happy Ending: Childbirth call a challenging but rewarding experience for KSP dispatcher
KyForward.com
Kannapolis celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
McDowellNews.com
Screams of terror, then woman’s 911 call goes dead
KTUL.com
E-911 Dispatchers visit GMK for National Telecommunicators Week
BreezyNews.com
Accidental 9-1-1 calls put burden on dispatchers
YourCentralValley
Meet Your Local Dispatchers: Heather Bartlett
Wyo4News
Commissioners recognize local dispatchers
Wapakoneta Daily News
April 11 Sheriff’s Office Dispatches Gratitute to 9-1-1 Call Takers
Noozhawk.com
Telecommunicators Week
InkFreeNews.com
Community honors telecommunicators
WSIL-TV
Renner MS celebrates Everyone Matters Day with Plano mayor
Star Local Media
PA Dispatch Center Marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Firehouse.com
On the Other End of the Emergency Response Line
KMIR News
Honored Dispatchers, unseen heroes, recognized for key role in law enforcement
Thegardenisland.com
Behind the scenes at Sonoma County emergency dispatch centers
The Press Democrat
Simi Valley Police Dispatcher of The Year
Citizensjournal.us
Honoring Those Who Answer Our Calls: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week | WABI TV5
WABI-TV 5
Pocatello police recognizes emergency dispatchers
Idaho State Journal
Greenville Fire/Rescue celebrates 911 professionals
WNCT.com
Belmont County celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WTOV9
Macon-Bibb celebrates Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
41 NBC News
Dispatchers are calming voice in time of crisis
Orleans Hub
Live Update of the Prescott City Council: April 11, 2017 Featured font size + –
Prescott eNews
911 Dispatchers Recognized for Their Work
KGNS
KSP dispatcher remembers childbirth 911 call
WSAZ
911 operators: We are first responders
GoErie.com
Let’s Talk Knoxville – National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KNIA / KRLS
National Public Safety Week
Center Broadcasting Live
This week marks the annual National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
East Texas Press
This Week Marks Annual National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Shelby County Today
Meet Your Local Dispatchers: Val Gelinas
Wyo4News
Saratoga County Sheriff notes National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Times Union Blogs
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week – April 9 to 15, 2017
XRB Radio
Meet Your Local Dispatchers: Val Gelinas
Wyo4News
Lynchburg Department of Emergency Services taking applications for 911 dispatchers
WSET.com
Lewis County Commissioners Recognize National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
The Chronicle
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week is April 9 – 15, 2017
Citizensjournal.us
Norwalk’s dispatchers honored by mayor
San Antonio Express-News
911 dispatchers dress for hero day
WTVM.com
Honored Dispatchers, unseen heroes, recognized for key role in law enforcement
Thegardenisland.com
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week – help us recognize these important people! | KONK Life
Konk Life
VIDEO: Maui Dispatchers Honored for Service, Operating at 50% Staffing
Maui Now
Mount Olive police dispatcher part psychologist and all multi-tasker
New Jersey Hills
A week to notice those who answer the 911 calls
IronMountainDailyNews.com
WisDOT: Wisconsin State Patrol to honor its law enforcement dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WisPolitics.com
Telecommunicators Week
InkFreeNews.com
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes dispatchers across country
The News Center
Penn. 9-1-1 Operators are First Responders, Too
EMSWorld.com
Officials thank dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WSET.com
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 9-15, 2017
Before It’s News
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KNIA / KRLS
WATCH: KSP dispatcher recalls helping couple deliver baby over phone
WKYT-TV
Gratitude for 9-1-1 and the dispatchers
Shoreline Area News
First responders and their ‘lifeline’ are in the spotlight this week
KFDM 6
District court security concerns addressed
The Newton Kansas
April 10 Meet the people answering your emergency calls
KRCR News Channel 7
ISP Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
NewsChannel 20
9-1-1 dispatchers recognized during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
MySSnews.com
Behind the Phone: A look at the job of a 911 dispatcher
Siouxland News
Board Honors Public Safety Telecommunicators
Hillsborough County
Saying ‘thank you’ to our dispatchers
The Sierra Vista Herald
Thank a 911 dispatcher this week
WRBI Radio.com
Be Prepared When Calling 9-1-1 During an Emergency
Southern Maryland News Net
Recognizing dispatchers on National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
East Oregonian
Public Safety Dispatcher
Edhat Online Magazine
Knoxville dispatcher wins Telecommunicator of The Year Award
WATE-TV
Local 911 dispatchers recognized for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The News Center
Dispatchers star of ‘National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week’
Blackhills Fox
National Telecommunicators Week
Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register (AP)
Washington County 911 kick off National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WJHL.com
911 Dispatchers Recognized for Service
Southern Tier – Time Warner Cable News
Russell Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KRSL Russell Radio
Ridgefeild Police Thanks Department Dispatchers
HamletHub Local News
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Honors Team behind the Scene
SurfKY News
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: What Kind of Holiday is This, Anyway?
9-1-1Magazine
ISP recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators week
KFVS 12
Meet Your Local Dispatchers: Kimberly Blackwell
Wyo4News
Illinois State Police recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
RiverBender.com
Dedicated Public-Safety Dispatchers Rock
Noozhawk.com
April 9 National event recognizes local emergency dispatchers
KEYT.com
911 centers honored during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Mihomepaper The County Press
The link between life and death
The Watauga Democrat
April 8 911 Center Holds Open House in Luzerne County
WNEP
Naperville recognizes local ‘Telecommunicator of the Year’
Positively Naperville
Kristin Root named Yolo County ‘Dispatcher of the Year’
Daily Democrat
April 7 Lake County dispatchers recognized during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The News-Herald
Ottawa dispatchers, public works mutual aid network honored for tornado response
MyWebTimes.com
Young Calgarians honoured for quick thinking at 911 Heroes Awards
Christiannewstoday.com
Invisible heroes: Dispatchers manage emergencies
Kenosha News
911 dispatchers honored for round-the-clock service to community
The Leaf Chronicle
Local dispatchers recognized during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
ClarksvilleNow.com
Thank a dispatcher
The Sierra Vista Herald
Telecommunicator’s week starts Sunday Week is devoted to the dispatchers, a community’s ‘thin gold line’
The Daily News
A local lifeline: Owasso dispatchers keep city running safely, successfully
Tulsa World
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Is April 9-15
Targeted News Service
Upshur Commission inks proclamation
TheInterMountain.com
April 6 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Edhat Online Magazine
Next Week Is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Wyo4News
Franklin County Commissioners recognize 911 dispatchers
WRBI Radio.com
Rowlett City Council recognizes several individuals during meeting
Star Local Media
April 5 Commissioners Praise 911 Dispatchers Who Are “Unseen” During Emergencies
GantDaily.com
911 is a vital lifeline, until it’s not
Medium
April 4 April is National 9-1-1 Education Month – An Opportunity to Educate Your Audience on Critical 9-1-1 Issues That Affect Us All
Seattlepi.com
County dispatchers – a voice of calm
Payson Roundup
April 1 Telecommunicators week upcoming in April
Lebanon Democrat
March Emergency Response
Ocala Style
Officials celebrate 911 Appreciation Day
Jackson Progress-Argus