Gaggle awards Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools dispatch officers
17 April 2024 - 2:32AM
Gaggle, a leading provider of safety management solutions for K-12
schools, is proud to announce its recognition of the outstanding
work carried out by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools dispatch
group. As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
(NPSTW), Gaggle will present awards to the dedicated individuals
who ensure the safety, security, and well-being of students and
staff within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) district. The
recognized individuals are: Tommy Barnes, Monchel Benson, Lonnie
David, Mary Haussman, Olga Osorto-Lezama, Lisa Williams.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children ages
10-14. CMS understands this challenge, and has made the safety,
security, and well-being of students and staff a top priority. The
district’s dispatch group plays a crucial role in maintaining a
secure atmosphere within the district. These unsung heroes work
tirelessly to promptly respond to emergencies, coordinate with law
enforcement agencies, and keep parents informed of any events or
issues that may impact their child's school. This school year
alone, the district has received more than 130 emergency alerts,
with 35 of these alerts occurring outside of the school day;
falling squarely on the shoulders of the dispatch team. “Every call
is an opportunity to make a difference and CMSPD dispatchers make a
difference,” said Lisa Mangum, Chief of Police of Charlotte
Mecklenburg Schools Police.
"Gaggle needs partners like the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
dispatch group who care about saving student lives," said Jeff
Patterson, CEO of Gaggle. "Without their commitment, service, and
sacrifice unspeakable tragedies may have taken place. It’s an honor
to recognize and celebrate them for being heroes."
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, held annually
during the second week of April, is a time to honor the invaluable
contributions made by public safety telecommunicators across the
nation. These individuals play a critical role in emergency
response, providing vital support to law enforcement, fire
departments, and medical services.
Gaggle's awards serve as a token of appreciation for the
dispatch group's exceptional efforts in safeguarding the CMS
community. By recognizing their hard work, Gaggle encourages others
to appreciate the vital role played by public safety
telecommunicators in maintaining the well-being of students and
staff in schools nationwide.
Shelby McIntosh Goldman
Gaggle
media@gaggle.net