Halton Regional Police Service Recognizes Communications Bureau Personnel during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week

For the past several years, Public Safety Agencies nationwide have recognized the essential role that Emergency Communicators fulfill as they work around the clock, 365 days a year, in support of our officers and the public. Theirs is the calm and reassuring voice on the other end of the telephone during an emergency, and our officers and the citizens of Halton Region depend on their skill, expertise, and commitment to their job each and every day.

These dedicated members of our Service answer thousands of calls from the public within Halton Region for Police, Fire and Ambulance services. In 2010, the Communications Bureau handled 370,719 calls. A total of 128,535 were 911 calls, where they were dealing with individuals in significant crisis.

Our Police Service is recognizing the 62 men and women who work in our Communications Bureau as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, which runs from April 10 – 16, 2011. As part of this special week, an open house has been planned where members of the public can visit, and learn about the training involved in becoming a communicator, as well as see what the job really entails.

The open house is being held April 13th from 7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters).

Those interested in registering for the open house are asked to email Steve Van Dyk, Communications Bureau Trainer (steve.vandyk@haltonpolice.ca).

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