NPSTW 2020 in the News
Read stories from across the nation about National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2020. Feel free to send us links to news stories by emailing larsonl@apcointl.org.
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WGNS Radio
Local dispatchers honored for their dedication
Thibodaux Daily Comet
TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK: Dispatcher provides comfort to callers for 36 years
TheCourierExpress.com
Emergency dispatchers: ‘Calm voice in the dark night’
North Port Sun – Yoursun.com
Phoenix Police Dispatcher Uses Coloring To Cope With Stress
Arizona Patch.com
Allegany County’s 911 dispatchers receive recognition
The Cumberland Times-News
Dispatchers discuss work-life during COVID pandemic
Khon2
Our View: Thanks to the dispatchers, first responders, even the grocery store cashiers
The Union
Dispatchers recognized in National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Brownwood Bulletin
City of Columbia salutes 9-1-1 operators
Wltx.com
More precautions on the job for 911 dispatchers
KITV 4 News
Telecommunicators Week Celebrated in Oneida Co.
Rock 94.7 WOZZ
WATCH: First Responders Salute honors Columbia’s 911 dispatchers
WIS News 10
Communications center director gives insight as an emergency dispatcher
Sentinel-Echo.com
National Telecommunicators Week honors local dispatchers
Phelpscountyfocus.com
Local dispatchers committed to the safety of the community every day
The Chillicothe Gazette
Parade for senior citizens celebrates law enforcement, unity during quarantine
The Herald Journal
Oak Creek Police Share Dispatcher Training
Wisconsin Patch.com
Calm in the Chaos: McDowell 911 answering the call
McDowellNews.com
Concord Police, Fire departments celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Concord Journal – Wicked Local
National Telecommunications Week
Robertson County News
‘We’re Part Of It As Well’
DNRonline
PBSO Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Town-Crier Newspaper
Darcy Ziller: one of Cook County’s calm voices on 9-1-1
WTIP North Shore Community Radio
Police deliver smiles and cards of hope to isolated senior citizens
CacheValleyDaily.com
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Increased Unemployment Benefits; Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence and Assault
City of Alexandria, VA
City of Columbia to hold ‘First Responders Salute’ Friday morning
Wltx.com
Local law enforcement mark National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WSIL-TV
Recognizing dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Cleveland 19 News
A closer look at the critical role dispatchers play in emergency response
KOLO
Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Bedford Citizen
Orange County Fire Rescue training some of their own to become dispatchers due to coronavirus
WESH
Sheriff Honsal Answers Questions
Redheaded Blackbelt
Police and fire show support for regional dispatch center in Hingham
Wicked Local Hull
Marblehead public safety dispatchers honored
Marblehead – Wicked Local
Bedford National Telecommunicators Week
New Hampshire Patch.com
Behind the scenes: a look at what it takes to be a police dispatcher
Citrus Heights Sentinel
April 12-18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Isanti-Chisago County Star
Braintree Chief Recognizes Dispatchers
The Patriot Ledger
City, County 9-1-1 Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
NE Indiana & Fort Wayne News
Dept. of Military Affairs: April 12-18 is Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Wisconsin
WisPolitics.com
Law enforcement dispatchers are being honored this week
Decorah News
Observing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Sparta Live
Melbourne’s behind-the-scenes heroes celebrated
Hometown News Brevard
National Telecommunicators Week celebrates role played by 911 dispatchers
WCBI TV
TDCI, TECB Celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Tennessee State Government
Louisville Mayor Fischer Sees Signs Of Hope But Stresses Patience In Battle Against Coronavirus
Kentucky Patch.com
National Week of Public Safety Telecommunicators
The Comanche Chief
Say thank you to a public safety telecommunicator
The Westside Journal Online
Letter: An important link to the public’s safety
Grand Forks Herald
KSP post 15 recognizes Public Safety Telecommunicators
ColumbiaMagazine.com
Cape Kiwanis Club donates 75 box lunches to Emergency Dispatch Centers in Cape County
Southeast Missourian
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week observed
Watertown Daily Times Online
National 911 Telecommunications Week: Apr. 12-18
WAFB.com
Kossuth County Dispatchers Recognized
Mix 107.3 KIOW
Arlington City Celebrates 911 Operators During National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
Texas Patch.com
Answering the call: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors dispatchers
The Columbus Telegram
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
KILJ Smooth Sounds
Recognizing dispatchers for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
NewsCenterMaine.com
Honoring the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Telecommunicators’ team
WGNS Radio
Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
NewsCenterMaine.com
National 911 Telecommunications Week: Apr. 12-18
WAFB.com
Kossuth County Dispatchers Recognized
Mix 107.3 KIOW
Arlington City Celebrates 911 Operators During National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
Texas Patch.com
Telecommunicators thanked for their hard work
WITN-TV
‘Mission focused’ | Dispatchers see uptick in COVID-19 related calls
WZZM 13
Carlsbad mayor thanks emergency personnel amid COVID-19 pandemic
Carlsbad Current-Argus
Mayor Fischer sees signs of hope, but stresses patience, vigilance in battle against COVID-19
LouisvilleKy.gov
Picente: The worst is not over yet in Oneida County
The Oneida Daily Dispatch
Recognizing Somerville dispatchers
Somerville – WickedLocal.com
State Radio dispatchers thanked during Telecommunicators Week
KFYR
County emergency leaders taking extra steps in fight against COVID-19
Northwest Georgia News
Hawkins 911 Board ready to start selection process for new director
Times News
KSP celebrates National Telecommunicator Appreciation Week
Morehead News
Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Burlington Fire Celebrates Dispatchers
Massachusetts Patch.com
Telecommunications Personnel Highlighted This Week By CHP
The Escalon Times
TPSO Honors Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Houma Times
Dispatchers Recognized During National Telecommunicators Week
9&10 News
Patrol recognizes public safety telecommunicators
West Plains Daily Quill
Dispatchers recognized during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Orleans Hub
Telecommunicators Week Honors Those Who Answer 911 Calls
KCII Radio
‘We Are 911 Strong,’ Saying Thank You, To Those Behind The Scenes Keeping Us Safe
WTHI-TV
Dispatchers recognized during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Orleans Hub
KSP Dispatchers ‘Pay It Forward’ During Appreciation Week
USAgNet
Local dispatchers honored with National Telecommunicators Week
The Orange Leader
City of Ottawa gets contract reduction with service attracting retailers
News Tribune
The silent heroes on the line
Seguin Gazette
Dispatchers ‘paying it forward’ to health workers
The Mayfield Messenger
The first, first responders: Culpeper marks national week honoring 911 dispatchers
Culpeper Star Exponent
Thank a Dispatcher This Week
The Lewis County Herald
Local leadership recognizes national public safety week
Journal-News.net
Minot Central Dispatch adjusts protocols during COVID-19
KFYR
Celebrating our local dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Area-Info.net
Scottsdale Update – April 14, 2020
City of Scottsdale
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Area-Info.net
911 Dispatchers Honored During Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KIWARadio.com
Missouri patrol recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Mycouriertribune.com
Emergency dispatchers: Continuing ed key for unseen heroes
The Laurinburg Exchange
Dispatch centers asking COVID-19 questions of callers
The Verde Independent
Local and State Police Celebrate Dispatchers This Week
Mix 108
Honoring some of the unsung heroes of public safety – National Telecommunicators Week
WOWO News Talk 1190 AM
Week marked to celebrate emergency dispatchers who help keep public safe
Purdue University
Commissioners celebrate emergency telecommunicators
The Progress
FORT WAYNE/ALLEN COUNTY 9-1-1 CELEBRATES NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
Area-Info.net
St. Clair County dispatchers voice of calm during coronavirus pandemic
The Times Herald
Bedford Police And Fire Celebrate Emergency Dispatchers Week
Massachusetts Patch.com
Meeting: Jasper Board of Public Works
Dubois County Herald
Community Briefs: Foundation for Delaware County announces next round of COVID-19 Response Fund grants
The Delaware County Daily Times
Concord Police And Fire Celebrate Emergency Dispatchers Week
Massachusetts Patch.com
KSP celebrates National Telecommunicator Appreciation Week
Appalachian News-Express
9-1-1 Dispatchers Being Celebrated during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
KAJO 1270AM
Morning Briefing: April 14, 2020
The Emporia Gazette
National Public Safety Communications Week
Turnto23.com
Service to community
The Daily Item
State police honors ‘silent heroes’
The News-Enterprise
Open Forum: Thank an emergency dispatcher
The Winchester Star
Recognizing the key role of Texoma’s 911 dispatchers
KTEN News
911 dispatchers get a much-deserved ‘thank you’ during appreciation week
WSBT 22
Winnebago County marks national 911 dispatcher week
WREX.com
Natrona County 911 callers can video chat with telecommunicators
CBS5 News Channel
National Telecommunicators week honors dispatchers and their service during emergencies
KIMA CBS 29
Telecommunicators Week During COVID-19 Outbreak
KTVN Channel 2
Time to honor emergency dispatchers
Wcia
City of Dayton recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Bluebonnet News
National Telecommunicators week
KFVS 12
Letter: Telecommunicators working in this crisis are to be celebrated
RRStar.com
Local dispatchers talk National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The News Center
Las Vegas will go gold this week to honor dispatchers
8 News NOW
Thank a Dispatcher
The Boca Raton Tribune
Portland Celebrates National Telecommunicators Week
Maine Patch.com
Local News in Brief: KSP ‘paying it forward’
Daily Independent
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week celebrates 911 dispatchers
23 WIFR
Telecommunicators Honored This Week
Lcbcradio.com
Celebrate Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by thanking our Smith County Dispatchers!
Smith County Insider
Thank you to our local dispatchers who answer the call
HamletHub Local News
Online Originals: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WNCT.com
Chisago County celebrates National 911 Telecommunicators Week
HometownSource.com [ECM Publishers]
“Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” – Thank you dispatchers
YubaNet.com
Local 911 celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The News-Sentinel
Darby Fire Company Praises Public Safety Telecommunicators
Pennsylvania Patch.com
Bridge banners honor rarely recognized emergency dispatchers
The Record Courier
Twp Fire Companies Praise Public Safety Telecommunicators
New Jersey Patch.com
Fire Chiefs Assoc. Praises Public Safety Telecommunicators
Pennsylvania Patch.com
Telecommunicator and Animal Control appreciation week
InForney.com
Fort Wayne/Allen County 9-1-1 Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
City of Fort Wayne
National Week Of Recognition
KXO Radio
SAPD Honors Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
San Angelo Live!
911 Telecommunicators Week
WKDZ 106.5 FM
LCECC: What’s their why?
The Emporia Gazette
Heartland KSP dispatchers ‘Pay It Forward’ during COVID-19 crisis
KFVS 12
LCECC urges public to celebrate public safety telecommunicators week
The Emporia Gazette
Thank you to our local dispatchers who answer the call:
HamletHub Local News
MFRD Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Weeks
City of Mobile
Cornelius City Will Observe National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
North Carolina Patch.com
KSP Dispatchers pay it forward during appreciation week
Lex18.com
Owensboro resident recognized for services with KSP – The Owensboro Times
The Owensboro Times
BOB CONFER: Dispatchers are he forgotten first responders
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal Online
A salute to our Telecommunicators this week
Lcbcradio.com
KSP Post 1 Dispatchers to be Recognized
West Kentucky Star
Dyer County dispatchers “egg” homes for cancer fundraiser
WBBJ-TV
Johnson County Central Dispatch E-911 to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Daily Star-Journal
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia Beach dispatchers working hard to keep everyone safe
13NewsNow.com
OVPD celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators week for the ‘first’ first responders
KVOA.com
Ready to respond
St. John News Online
Telecommunicator Week is April 12-18
Newsbug.info
County approves extra funding for Emergency Operations Center
The Emporia Gazette
The essential workers you don’t see: Telecommunicators stand ready
Eastern Kentucky News – WYMT
Jacobs proclaims Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Cullman
Cullmantribune
Scotland County 911 Center is making changes
The Laurinburg Exchange
Appreciate ‘first’ first responders
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
Show appreciation for telecommunicators
The Warren Record
