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And The Award Goes To.........
The 2023 Cox Award was announced and presented to the winner, Natisha Claypool, at the Arkansas Emergency Management Conference in Hot Springs on August 31, 2023. On hand to present the award was James Corky Martin, Winner of the 2022 Cox Award, along with Penny Rubow, AWIN Program Manager and Arkansas SWIC.
Natisha is the Assistant Dispatch Manager for the Fayetteville Police Department, where she has worked for 27 years. Tisha oversees the Tactical Dispatch Program and develops communications plans for large-scale events. She also oversees management of Fayetteville's radio system and serves on the Communications Unit (COMU) Working Group.
Special comments from the Cox Award Nomination for Tisha include:
“Tisha is always willing to work together as a team player and collaborate with others in the work environment, most recently working with every city department to assist in creating a radio replacement plan to move users off the Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) radios and determine their needs for new fleet maps for the Washington County Simulcast project.”
“Tisha has a high level of personal and professional conduct, and she demonstrates this every day in the performance of her duties. She has integrity, is adaptable, has excellent interpersonal skills and is a team player who can be relied upon during high stress events.”
“Tisha is a true professional and leader for the Fayetteville Police Department Central Dispatch Center. She is dedicated, interested and always willing to listen to new ideas. She is willing to take on any task assigned and gets the job done. Her experience and dedication make her the ideal candidate for this award."
After her big night, Tisha posted to Facebook, "Had a great time at the Arkansas Emergency Managers Conference. I am still in awe that I was selected to receive the Judge Cox award. There were so many at the conference who have helped me throughout my career and those who weren't able to attend. No matter what career you have chosen in your life - surround yourself with great people who are just as passionate as you. It sure makes a hard job bearable when you have great friends. I love all of you and am grateful for your support. Thank you to the AICEC for honoring me with this award. And thank you Kathy Stocker for believing in me!
The Glenn "Sonny" Cox Award for Excellence in Public Safety Communications was established in 2014 to honor the Sonny Cox, who was then retiring from 12 terms as the County Judge for Arkansas County and who continues as Chair of the AICEC. The award recognizes public safety agency personnel who share their knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for public safety communications with others and go above and beyond their call of duty.
Congratulations again, Tisha! Well done!
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