The Tennessee State Legislature has approved a resolution declaring 9-1-1 dispatchers as First Responders.
The resolution acknowledges the critical role the dispatchers play in being the first line of communications for people needing assistance.
Governor Lee signed the bill into law Tuesday.
Last month the Cannon County Commission passed a resolution to elevate the Public Safety Telecommunicators at Cannon County 911 Emergency Communications District to First Responder status.
This is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is held annually during the second week of April to honor public safety telecommunicators for their commitment, service, and sacrifice.