Police Chief Commends Los Alamos County Dispatch Staff During National Public Safety Telecommunicators week
By Chief Dino Sgambellone
Los Alamos Police Department
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators week, which is celebrated April 11-17 this year, I am pleased to highlight the Los Alamos County Dispatch Center and the outstanding employees who skillfully serve the public each day.
In 2020, Los Alamos County Dispatchers received just under 43,000 phone calls, including 5,671 911 calls.
Often the first voice someone in crisis will hear, our Dispatchers receive numerous trainings throughout the year to obtain and maintain a variety of required certifications. Each of our 16 authorized positions are nationally certified as emergency medical dispatchers and emergency fire dispatchers and are state certified under the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy.