Volume 2, Number 2 | February 2019
Excellent written report from CALEA accreditation team
DEC received a positive written report from the October CALEA accreditation visit. The next step will be a hearing by the Agency Review Committee at the conference in May. Expectations are that DEC will be awarded accreditation at that time.

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January in review
DEC Advisory Committee resumes quarterly meetings
City agency representatives came together for a meeting of the DEC Advisory Committee on Jan. 9. The committee offers the opportunity for interdepartmental communications and cooperation. Attending the January meeting were representatives from the Fire Department, Richmond Ambulance Authority and Richmond Department of Public Works. Meetings are planned quarterly.
Christmas Eve gifts

On Christmas Eve, an 11-year-old boy, Henry Cadot, and his family came from Henrico County to the ECC to present gifts to employees. He wanted to give back to the community for the holidays.
Community Outreach recognition for staff

DEC employees who helped with community outreach throughout 2018 were recognized during roll calls in January. Everyone received a certificate of appreciation and those who worked the most hours received a folding camp chair. "A" platoon outperformed the others in the number of hours worked and number of employees who worked, earning them breakfast served on Jan. 9. Watch for more opportunities to help in 2019!

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DEC Communicator Challenge
Last month's trivia winner
Congratulations to Destini Hocker , who correctly answered June 4, 2018, for the date that Richmond's text-to-911 service officially was announced as available to the public. The answer could be found on the DEC website as well as other sources . Destini's entry was chosen at random from all valid entries. She will receive her choice of either a wireless charging pad or a power bank as a prize.

February trivia contest
All employees who submit a correct answer by the deadline according to these instructions will be entered into a drawing for a prize. All contest entries must be submitted by clicking the link in the box below and entering "February Communicator Challenge answer" in the subject line. The correct answer and winner will be announced by email to all employees. Deadline to enter is Feb. 12.
Richmond DEC | 804-646-5911 | www.richmondgov.com/EmergencyCommunications