David Fox

Veteran Police Dispatcher/Supervisor bringing 29 years of experience prioritizing emergency calls to dispatch appropriate services. Calm, compassionate and kind professional with in-depth knowledge of multi-line telephone systems and basic office equipment. Skillful in handling high-tension, emergency situations while accurately relaying information to public safety personnel. Committed professional with a solid history of accomplishment in helping people handle emotionally-charged, life-threatening, high intensity and dangerous situations. Knowledgeable about dispatch procedures and policies.

Successful at keeping callers calm and gathering required information to support police and other first responder actions. Reads maps, understands tracking information and provides timely updates to field personnel. Monitor video surviellance systems for city jail & intake as well as high crime areas within city limits.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Excellent inter-department relations with other local/state/federal agencies and willingness to collaborate with emergency situations and/or multi-agency operations.

I successfully graduated from a Police Academy in 1988 as well as a Public Safety Dispatcher Academy in 1995. I have received many commendations and have been selected Dispatcher of the Year three times during the course of my career. I was promoted to a Police Dispatcher Supervisor and was in charge of managing up to 6 Dispatchers on my team while ensuring the smooth operations of the Communication Center. I also held collateral duties as an Agency CLETS Coordinator (ACC) and Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO).

I maintained all 3 duties until I retired honorably in 2019.