Recognizing the Jefferson County Communications Center Authority of Colorado

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Jefferson County Communications Center Authority of Colorado (JeffCom911) for winning the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International's 2023 Technology in Leadership Award.

JeffCom911 is being recognized for its outstanding performance and exemplary levels of professional conduct in the line of duty. 911 call- takers and dispatchers contribute an essential service to our community by providing lifesaving emergency medical instruction, assessing scene safety for arriving responders, and maintaining situational awareness while facing numerous emergencies at one time. JeffCom911 protects 774 square miles of urban, rural, and mountainous terrain by providing public safety education and coordinating efforts between local fire, police, and emergency medical service providers to save lives.

JeffCom911 is the lifeline between emergency services and our community, processing over 700,000 calls every year. The agency's longstanding record of excellence represents the best of Colorado's public service members.

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, I thank JeffCom911 for the important and challenging work they do every day to keep our residents safe.

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