WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO) and St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) play a vital role in the protection of human life and property in our community; and

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first critical contact our citizens have with emergency services. These dedicated men and women are First Responders serving our community; and

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers, deputy sheriffs, firefighters, and paramedics by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and ensuring their safety; and

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and St. Johns County Fire Rescue have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and treatment of patients; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Johns County, Florida, that the week of April 13^th through April 19^th, 2025 be designated as

NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK

Recognizing the compassion, understanding, and professionalism St. Johns County Public Safety Telecommunicators exhibit during the performance of their jobs.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Johns County, Florida this 15th day of April, 2025.