National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Meet Harrison County’s newest 911 Dispatcher

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – For law enforcement, dispatchers serve as the first line of communication during emergencies in the community, and this week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department’s newest dispatcher, Rachel Perry, has been in training for the past month, learning what it takes to be a behind-the-scenes hero. The Harrison County Dispatch team serves as a vital link between the public and emergency responders. They have to remain calm in chaos and often make life saving decisions.