Monday, April 13, 2009
Gladney Named Dispatcher Of The Year
NASHVILLE --- Governor Phil Bredesen has proclaimed the second week of April as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Tennessee, and the Tennessee Department of Safety is celebrating by honoring the department’s more than 80 dispatchers working across the state. Eight of those dispatchers were recognized this morning as Dispatcher of the Year for their district. The awards were announced at 10:30 a.m., during a ceremony held at the Department of Safety Training Center located at 275 Stewarts Ferry Pike in Nashville.
There are eight dispatcher supervisors and 76 dispatchers currently working for the Tennessee Highway Patrol. In 2008, they handled more than 340,000 emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
“These men and women illustrate the true meaning of dedication and professionalism,” stated THP Colonel Mike Walker. “They work around the clock, all year long to support our officers in the field and help keep the public safe.”
A 2008 Dispatcher of the Year was named for each of the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s eight Districts. Michael Gladney from District 7 was also named 2008 Dispatcher of the Year for the state. A list of the honorees is below, and pictures are available upon request.
Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. National Public Safety Telecommunications Week honors thousands of men and women around the country who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to residents.
