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#442 Peer Support for 911 Dispatchers with Kristin Boyes, Lenexa, KS

#442 Peer Support for 911 Dispatchers with Kristin Boyes, Lenexa, KS

FromGovLove - A Podcast About Local Government


#442 Peer Support for 911 Dispatchers with Kristin Boyes, Lenexa, KS

FromGovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Aug 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Supporting first responders. Kristin Boyes, Dispatcher for the City of Lenexa, Kansas, joined on the podcast to discuss the Mid-America Regional Council's 911 Peer Support Program. She shared why it is important for dispatchers to get that support and how 911 calls affect call takers. She also talked about the training that peer supporters receive and how they work with people seeking help. Host: Lauren Palmer
Released:
Aug 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

GovLove is a podcast about the people, policies and profession of local government. From Mayors and City Managers to interns and everyone in between, we interview the people making a difference in their communities to learn about the great work being done at the local level. GovLove is brought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).