HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-15 KPD NR Dispatchers recognized during National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 15, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
(808) 241-1600
Dispatchers recognized during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
LĪHU‘E – The Kauaʿi Police Department honored its dispatchers during a small ceremony on
Tuesday in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The yearly event, which
occurs the second week in April, is an effort to express gratitude toward telecommunicators within the
public safety sector who dedicate their work to serving the community.
“We are fortunate to our dispatchers who, day in and day out, offer a voice for those who are
under tremendous distress,” said Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami, who attended Tuesday’s ceremony.
“Having that voice over the phone means so much to so many families. Thank you for your work. We
honor you every day, but this is the one week of the year we formalize how much you mean to our team
and community.”
Approximately 20 employees work within the Communications Section of KPD and provide the
quick response that is needed for those who call 911 and the non-emergency line. They are the first to
respond to a multitude of calls of distress every day, including medical emergencies, fires, assaults, and
traffic crashes.
Certificates of honor were created for each of the dispatchers and Police Chief Todd G. Raybuck
personally presented five to the individuals who were working during the Tuesday ceremony.
“We don’t get to say it enough, but you are all so important,” said Chief Raybuck. “When people
are in need and they can’t even help themselves, it’s you who work hard and get them the help that
they need. We appreciate you; you’re a valuable part of the department.”
Dispatchers were recognized for their hard work during a small ceremony on Tuesday.
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