On April 10th, 2017

CHP Public Safety Dispatcher Christine Johnson, A9706 The person wearing the headset

DURING NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK, CSLEA IS SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ON ITS PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS AND COMMUNICATIONS OPERATORS!  THESE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE A VITAL ROLE IN PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE.

CSLEA/CHP-PSDA Member Christine Johnson, a public safety dispatcher at CHP

By CSLEA/CHP-PSDA Member Christine Johnson, Public Safety Dispatcher, Los Angeles Communications Center

LOS ANGELES - Wait !!! Say what ? 10-9. Doctor your 10-1.  "Christine, you have breast cancer." .... And this is how my journey as a Pink Warrior began May 27, 2015 ...

As a 25-year employee of the California Highway Patrol, I have dealt with countless emergency situations, but now I have an emergency. How am I going to handle this?

I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.  I was given different options, but I elected for a double mastectomy. Drastic yes, but this was the best option for me.
 

I endured four surgeries over a four-month period due to complications of necrosis and a very bad infection.

During this time my faith never wavered.  Even through the down times I knew I would get through this.

My support system was PHENOMENAL! My husband, family, and my LACC CHP FAMILY stood by my side.  They took me to doctors’ appointments, cooked  and kept a smile on my face.

Today, I am cancer free and back to saying "911 emergency what are you reporting?"  very thankful and all with a smile.

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