Volume 2, Number 7 | July 2019
Recruiting qualified applicants for CO openings
With the help of the new DEC Recruiter Laura Arnone, the department is working toward improving its recruitment of qualified communications officers.

Do you know someone who would be a great communications officer? If so, please email the person’s name, contact information and why you think they would be a great fit!

DEC's new page on the job website, Glassdoor.com
Vote for RPD video
The contest to get the RPD Lip Sync Challenge video on a CBS-TV special goes until Sept. 1, and there is no limit on the number of times you can vote. Vote now!

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June in review
Council honors accreditation
At the June 24 City Council meeting, DEC was awarded a proclamation and recognized for achieving CALEA accreditation in May. Less than 2 percent of all emergency communications centers in the United States achieve accreditation.

Promoting PulsePoint to help save lives
DEC was awarded a small grant to promote the use of the PulsePoint apps in Richmond. City employees who downloaded one or both of the apps were entered into a random drawing for prizes. DEC's own Brittany Frederick was one of the five winners. Partnering with the Fire Department, we put on demonstrations of PulsePoint, CPR and AED, along with a table with giveaways, at the Fire Station 21 Community Day on June 15 and the Friday Cheers on June 21. Thanks to everyone who downloaded the app and helped with promotions!

June's #I am Richmond 911 honoree is D.C. Creasy

Congratulations to D.C. Creasy, June honoree for #IamRichmond911. D.C. leads the vehicle installation and maintenance operation of the Technology Division and helps charities as a member of Bearded Villains Virginia.

Congratulations to Shawanna Freeman, who has been appointed to the Historical Committee with APCO International!
DEC Communicator Challenge
Last month's trivia winner
Congratulations to Aishah Robinson , who correctly answered 4,300 for the size of the new Training Center in square feet. The answer could be found in the June newsletter, in the printed program for the event, in previous newsletters and on Flickr. Her entry was chosen at random from all valid entries, and she won her choice of either a wireless charging pad or a power bank as a prize.

July 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 (or emailing). Either way, the subject line must be "July Communicator Challenge answer." The correct answer and winner will be announced by email to all employees. Deadline to enter is July 21.
Richmond DEC | 804-646-5911 | www.richmondgov.com/EmergencyCommunications