The LAPD celebrated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – popularly known as National Dispatchers Week – April 12-18, honoring its Public Service Representatives (PSRs – 911 Dispatchers) for their commitment to City service and dedication to public safety with ceremonies, honors and fun.
The Club’s Arlene Herrero, Chief Business Officer, and Lupe Lira, Director of Digital Marketing, stopped by to thank the Operators for their service.
The LAPD Communications Division is responsible for the operation of the Los Angeles City 9-1-1 and police dispatch system. ln 2023, LAPD Dispatchers answered more than 3.5 million calls while also providing dispatching service to field Officers.
In 1992, President George H. Bush established National Dispatchers’ Week to honor police dispatchers for providing vital emergency City services to their community nationwide.
