During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Tyler Police Department is training a new class of 911 dispatchers to strengthen emergency response.
TYLER, Texas — This week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to recognize the voices behind 911 calls.
In East Texas, local leaders say investing in dispatcher training now is key to keeping communities safe as the region continues to grow.
The Tyler angle: Local impact is the whole point here. If this is your neighborhood, your block, or your commute, your read on it is the one that matters.
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