Volume 2, Number 8 | August 2019

Surveying citizens on 911 services As part of DEC's recent CALEA accreditation, we are required to survey Richmond citizens on the services we provide. The survey is available to complete online or on paper. Adults who live, work or study in Richmond are eligible to complete the survey and enter the prize drawing for a free, new Ring Video Doorbell 2. DEC employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to win. Please encourage your friends and relatives to complete the survey and share it on your social media, so we can get as many respondents as possible before Aug. 29. ‌ ‌

Watch the video Vote for RPD video The contest to get the RPD Lip Sync Challenge video on a CBS-TV special goes until Sept. 1, and there is no limit on the number of times you can vote. Vote now! Vote for the video by clicking "Vote Now" under the "Richmond, VA Police Department" video

DEC in the news

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Upcoming outreach events

July in review

Four graduate from 31st BDA Congratulations to the four members of the 31st Basic Dispatch Academy, who graduated on July 12. They were the first class to complete the academy in the new Training Center and the first to graduate since DEC earned CALEA accreditation. They are, from left, Maggie Zheng, Candice Crawley, Jessica Dockery and Naija Gaines. More photos from graduation Video message from Mayor Levar Stoney

June CO of the Month

Technology Employee of the Quarter

Supervisor of the Quarter

DEC Communicator Challenge

Last month's trivia winner Congratulations to Stuart Keesling , who correctly answered 1977 for the year that the city of Richmond first used the 911 emergency number. The answer could be found on the DEC website . Stuart's entry was chosen at random from all valid entries, and he won his choice of either a wireless charging pad or a power bank as a prize.

August trivia contest All employees who submit a correct answer by the deadline according to these instructions will be entered into a drawing for a prize. All contest entries must be submitted by clicking the link in the box below (or emailing). Either way, the subject line must be "August Communicator Challenge answer." The correct answer and winner will be announced by email to all employees. Deadline to enter is Aug. 21. DEC's Technology Division provides asset inventory, distribution, tracking, updates and billing for more than ______ radio pieces plus fixed equipment.

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