Volume 2, Number 1 | January 2019

Parking lot completed, Training Center in final stages DEC's new Training Center, under construction since September 2017, is in the final stages. Once the ceiling and carpeting tiles have been replaced, the building will be turned over to the department. Use of the building will begin as furniture is installed in January. The parking lot is completed. The official ribbon-cutting and open house with the mayor is scheduled for March 13. Photos of the construction

‌ "When Seconds Count" Monthly Training

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Training Opportunities Bulletin

December in review

Congratulations to RISE Award winner, Chuck Finke DEC's Communications Officer III Charles L. Finke III was awarded a RISE award from the City of Richmond during the ceremony on Dec. 7. Helping to accept his award was his son, Mitchell, and wife, Christi. He was awarded for his work on Fire Watch, CISM and helping co-workers in need. Congratulations, Chuck!  See more photos

Welcome the 30th Basic Dispatch Academy Four students started the 30th Basic Dispatch Academy on Tuesday, Dec. 11, after a snow day on Monday. We welcome Toni, Briarna, Destini and Sean. Read more about each one

Christmas Parade, Community Walk, presentation in December DEC's community outreach for 2018 ended with the Christmas Parade on Dec. 1, the Community Walk on Dec. 4, and the 4th District Council meeting on Dec. 6. We passed out 2,000 pencils and shared 911 messages with the estimated 75,000 spectators at the parade. Thanks to everyone who helped! Suggest 2019 events for DEC to join See more outreach photos

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H appy first anniversary This issue of "Behind the Headset" marks the first anniversary of the staff emailed newsletter. Take a look at the previous issues. ‌

November CO of the month

DEC Communicator Challenge

Last month's trivia winner Congratulations to Tabitha Bethea , who correctly answered 1990 for the year that E.C. Harris displayed the newly installed unrecorded telephone line to receive anonymous tips on illegal drug activities. The answer was found on the DEC website . Tabitha received City of Richmond and DEC goodies as a prize.

January trivia contest All employees who submit a correct answer by the deadline 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 "January Communicator Challenge answer" in the subject line. The correct answer and winner will be announced by email to all employees. On what date was Richmond's  text-to-911 service officially announced as available to the public?

What would you like to see in the monthly emailed newsletter? Let Karen know! Send your information for the February newsletter by Jan. 14.

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