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Sandoval County proclaims telecommunicators 'first responders'; dispatchers thanked at meeting
Summary
The board adopted a proclamation formally recognizing public‑safety telecommunicators as first responders and honored dispatch staff; Sandoval County operations manager Amber described dispatchers' work and thanked the commission.
The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing public‑safety telecommunicators as first responders and critical infrastructure within the county's public‑safety framework.
Commissioner Meek read the proclamation, which described telecommunicators' training requirements, cross‑jurisdictional coordination and exposure to traumatic events. The proclamation references ongoing efforts to secure formal recognition in state legislation.
Amber, who identified herself as operations manager for Sandoval County Dispatch, thanked the board and described the nature of the work: "The person is calling us on the other line with the worst day of their life and it's up to us as our job to get them the help that they need as best as we can." Another dispatcher added that the recognition was "long deserved."
Commissioners thanked dispatchers, invited them forward for photos, and expressed appreciation for years of public service. No formal budget or ordinance accompanied the proclamation; it was presented as formal recognition and community appreciation.
