Community Outreach

Ensuring the public has the best information available on how to properly use 9-1-1 is an important goal of Sumner County Emergency Communications.

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Our Community Outreach Programs strive to find every available opportunity to do this.

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School/Library Visits:  Members of SCEC welcome the opportunity to visit community libraries to reach to children.  SCEC brings their big book "Cell Phone Sally" which educates children on the proper uses of 9-1-1.

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Dispatchers also visit elementary schools across the county each year to connect with children.  SCEC brings "Celly" the cell phone with them to entertain and teach children about 9-1-1 services.

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We also welcome the opportunity to participate in "career day" to introduce children to the career of public safety dispatching.

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Coffee With A Dispatcher.  Periodically, dispatchers meet with citizens around the county for "Coffee With A Dispatcher", a time to meet with the public and answer questions they have about the proper use of 9-1-1 or our operations.

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Civic Clubs/Organizations.  Need a speaker for your Civic Group, Organization, or Friendship Meal?  Chapter and Group Presidents are encouraged to contact Deputy Director Bristor to schedule a presentation.  We can tailor any presentation to meet the needs of an evening meal or simple luncheon.

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Health Fairs.  SCEC welcomes the opportunity to set up our booth at any Health Fair event.  As a part of public safety, and especially emergency medical services with our Emergency Medical Dispatch program, we would love to provide information to the public.