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.

By CSLEA/CHP-PSDA Member Rosie Dashiell, Public Safety Operator, Los Angeles Communications Center

Sixteen years ago, I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer.  My immediate thought was death.  After speaking with my medical team, I was told my cancer had been found early and a mastectomy was recommended.  This left me feeling afraid and scared, but with God, and the support of my family and friends, I made it.  I made it through all the pain and tears after going through a mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and multiple reconstructive surgeries.  The process gave me the strength to never give up on anything and always trust in God.