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Communications Technician Week, a time to honor those who answer the call

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Sheridan Police Department Captain Tom Ringley, Lieutenant Dan Keller and Communications Technician Cyndi Shepherd-Godwin stopped by Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to recognize the hard working communications technicians of the SPD. 

Shepherd-Godwin has served the Sheridan community as a communications technician for 24 years. Initially she joined for the benefits and to find a new career.  But over time, found a professional environment and team that has grown to be more like family.

The job of communications technician involves a mountain of multitasking, crisis intervention, crisis management, and the ability to listen to detail under some of the most stressful situations imaginable. 

C. Shepard-Godwin

Because of this, communications technicians attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy, just as their patrol officer peers. They must receive certifications and hours upon hours of in-house training. Having seen the advances in communications technology and comms techniques, Shepard-Godwin is one the SPD’s most valued trainers as well. 

C. Shepard-Godwin

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, observed every second week in April, has been set aside to recognize and celebrate the work of telecommunicators helping to save millions of lives – every day. 

Throughout the week of April 14 through April 20, The SPD and the Sheridan Community honor and thank telecommunicators who have continued to serve in this demanding profession.

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