This week, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and other public safety agencies across the country will recognize public safety telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW).
Each year beginning in 1981, the second week of April is reserved to honor public safety telecommunicators for their commitment, service, and sacrifice. This year, NPSTW is April 14th-April 20th. FLHSMV is excited to recognize the hundreds of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) State Law Enforcement Dispatchers (SLED) within all seven troops who work to protect Florida citizens, visitors, and state law enforcement as they respond to the community’s needs.
The integral work of emergency dispatchers is paramount in meeting the needs of people seeking assistance, often in traumatic and intense situations.