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Denison honors Public Safety Communications team with Team of the Year award
Summary
Denison City Council recognized the Public Safety Communications team as the city’s inaugural Team of the Year, and separately named an employee of the year. The recognition highlighted the team’s role coordinating first responders and handling high call volumes.
Denison City Council recognized its Public Safety Communications team as this year’s Team of the Year and also noted an employee of the year award for Tommy Thomas of Facilities Maintenance. Chief Mike Gudgel introduced the communications staff and praised their “calm demeanor, quick thinking, and precision” in handling emergency calls.
Council members said the award highlights work that often goes unseen but is vital to public safety. Chief Gudgel told the council the communications team “coordinates us while we’re on scene” and provides continuity after incidents end. No formal action or funding followed the presentation; the recognition was ceremonial.
