CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) In a joint proclamation, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan announced that the week of April 8-14, 2018 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
This week will be spent recognizing the Clarksville-Montgomery County men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county, city and citizens safe.
Photos: Jim Knoll, CPD
The second week in April is set aside to recognize the thousands of telecommunicators, commonly referred to as dispatchers, for contributions to their communities.
The dispatchers of the Clarksville/Montgomery 9-1-1 center are on the job 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are the first point of contact for people who need emergency services. When an emergency arises and help is needed the 9-1-1 dispatchers are there to provide a voice of reason and comfort as well as getting the emergency responders on their way to help.
The 9-1-1 Dispatchers provide critical services to Clarksville/Montgomery County. In 2017, the Clarksville/Montgomery County Dispatchers processed over 282,000 calls.
“9-1-1 Dispatchers are never seen, but are always there on the other end of the phone line to provide a helping hand,” Clarksville Police Department spokesman Jim Knoll said. “Take time this week to thank them and recognize them for their dedication and hard work.”