US EditionDispatchers Celebrated During National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
The agency is highlighting six communication centers and the dispatchers who handle emergency calls and radio traffic around the clock.
- Observed April 12–18, 2026, National Public Safety Telecommunications Week honors telecommunicators, with Illinois State Police officials recognizing dispatchers as the critical link between the public and emergency personnel.
- Often called 'first first responders,' these professionals manage high-pressure situations with care, as the ISP plans to spotlight each of its six Regional Communication Centers throughout the week.
- Covering 56 counties, Montana Highway Patrol dispatchers handle between 250 and 400 calls daily, having managed over 145,000 calls for service in 2025 while also serving FWP.
- On Monday, Attorney General Austin Knudsen recognized MHP dispatchers at the Fort Harrison call center, honoring their critical contributions to public safety.
- "We're always here," said MHP communications center manager Curtis Buckley, as the agency seeks to hire more dispatchers and officials emphasize that week-long recognition honors their vital service.
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Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes dispatchers
It is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, highlighting the work dispatchers do behind the scenes to keep the community safe.Attorney General Austin Knudsen recognized Montana Highway Patrol dispatchers at their call center at Fort Harrison on Monday morning.The 16 MHP dispatchers cover all 56 Montana countiesthey send troopers to between 250 and 400 calls each day. In 2025, they received over 145,000 calls for service. They also serve…
Dispatchers celebrated during National Public Safety Telecommunications week
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- This week, Tri-State communities are celebrating the men and women who make sure help is on the way in an emergency. The second week in April is designated as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and provides a chance for the public to see and understand what public safety telecommunicators do each day [...]
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