Sarpy County proclaims National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and honors 911 dispatchers

Sarpy County commissioners on Tuesday read a proclamation recognizing April 12–18, 2026, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and publicly thanked the county’s 911 dispatchers for their role in emergency response. The proclamation, read into the record by the chair, noted that Sarpy County dispatchers receive more than 5,000 911 calls and more than 8,500 non-emergency calls each month.

Guest speaker Bill Mojun welcomed five new dispatchers to the county’s communications team and described staffing and performance expectations. "We have five brand new dispatchers that are joining us," Mojun said, and he introduced the new hires and several senior staff who support radio operations and night shifts. The board praised the team’s ability to answer critical calls quickly and thanked staff for maintaining response metrics.

Commissioner Mixon expressed appreciation for dispatchers and first responders and asked the public to keep recent, nearby emergency events in their thoughts. Chief Administrative Officer Bonnie Moore also thanked the communications staff and welcomed guests to the meeting. The board said it is monitoring progress on a new 911 center intended to provide updated facilities for telecommunicators.

The county’s proclamation highlighted dispatchers’ responsibilities — from evaluating sensitive information to coordinating with law enforcement and emergency medical services — and recognized their year-round service to the community. No formal board action beyond the proclamation was recorded.