Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. It was first conceived by Patricia Anderson of the Contra Costa County (Calif.) Sheriff’s Office in 1981 and was observed only at that agency for three years. Members of the Virginia and North Carolina chapters of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) became involved in the mid-1980s. By the early 1990s, the national APCO organization convinced Congress of the need for a formal proclamation. Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced what became H.J. Res. 284 to create “National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.” According to Congressional procedure, it was introduced twice more in 1993 and 1994, and then became permanent, without the need for yearly introduction.

The 911 CARES project has a wide range of NTW logo products that are great for gifts—or just for yourself! And the project gives back to the dispatching community, so they’re worth of support. APCO has a special blog to share NTW celebrations and honors.

The official name of the week when originally introduced in Congress in 1991 was “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.” In the intervening years, it has become known by several other names, including “National Public-Safety Telecommunications Week” and “International Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week.” The Congressional resolution also stated there were more than “500,000 telecommunications specialists,” although other estimates put the number of dispatchers at just over 200,000. The Congressional figure may include support personnel and perhaps even those in the commercial sector of public safety communications.

Program: TBA

Accepting all / any electronic item with the exception of the tube type TV’s and computer monitors, sometimes called CRTs. Also, personal documents can be shredded. Businesses are welcome to bring documents for shredding as well but we ask that they make a donation of $5 per box (regular banker’s box size).

All money raised helps the RCPAAA fund programs supporting the RPD and the local community.

We honor all Administrative Professionals and especially those who work for the RPD.

Hosted by the Roanoke CPAAA. Please see the above link for the latest details.

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187, creating “National Correctional Officers’ Week.” Each year, the first full week in May is recognized as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, commemorating the contributions of correctional officers and personnel who work in jails, prisons, and community corrections across the country.

The RCPAAA will be recognizing the RPD Detention Officers during this week.

To celebrate the opening of the new Coal Vines, the owner (a former New York officer), wanted to give back to the local community. All proceeds from this event will be given to the Richardson CPAAA to be used in our continuing efforts to support the Richardson Police Department. Your $20 admission fee includes wine and appetizers prepared by the Coal Vine’s chefs – Samir Dhurandhar and Abel Rodriguez. Sports radio personalities Ben and Skin will broadcast their show live from the location. This is a come and go type event.

Come and enjoy a delicious bowl of your favorite frozen treat. Bring the family. Watch your email for a SignUp Genius announcement to RSVP and to bring some ice cream. We will supply the “fixins”.

Be present to celebrate the awarding of a $2500 scholarship and to hear the presentation by our speaker, RPD Detective Sgt. Claude Locke.

The Richardson Police Department is hosting its third annual interactive Public Safety Expo on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Richardson Civic Center.

The Public Safety Expo is a free family friendly event for anyone interested in getting a closer look at police and fire operations as well as learning how to make their home and neighborhood safer.