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Public Safety director reports 22,831 9‑1‑1 calls last year; telecommunicators honored
Summary
Public Safety Director Glen Gosnell told the committee that communications staff processed 22,831 9‑1‑1 calls, 112,736 total calls and 77,816 incidents in the past year; several staff received meritorious and life‑saving awards.
Public Safety Director Glen Gosnell told the Washington County Public Safety Committee on April 28 that communications staff handled 22,831 9‑1‑1 calls, 112,736 calls overall and 77,816 incidents in the prior year. He said the office recently acknowledged staff during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week and presented meritorious and life‑saving awards.
Gosnell listed several employee service milestones and awards, noting five‑ and 20‑year tenures and highlighting a life‑saving award to Communications Training Officer Kelsey Carpenter. He identified long‑serving staff members and new hires in training, and said telecommunicators are the county’s "first point of contact" who coordinate responses with law enforcement, fire and medical partners.
Committee members did not record further deliberation in the minutes; the report served as an informational update and staff recognition.
