b'We are looking forward to the innovative and exciting opportunities that will open to us with the remodel of the Public Safety Communications building. I am also looking forward to seeing how this new facility will bring improved service to our community, making it safer for everyone living in it. To all the Public Safety Communications staff, I am thankful for the continued dedication and hard work that is done every single day.Michael OrtegaCity ManagerOutside CommitteesThe PSCD prides itself on being a preeminent and nationally recognized emergency communications center, known for innovation. We will continue to be active, both locally and nationally with involvement in various committees and public safety initiatives.PSCD staff have regularly participated in efforts to improve 9-1-1 call intake and dispatch with the needs of the community in mind. These efforts continuen Reintroducing and educating about the at a national level and in 2022, includedpurpose and function of 911Transform911, an effort by the University of Chicago Health Lab for public health,n Partnering with the community to provide justice, and safety. Mayor Romero, Tucson911 services that work for everyonePolice Chief Kasmar, Tucson Fire Chiefn Advancing the workflow by recognizing Ryan, and Community Wellness Directorand professionalizing the workforceSarah Launius all joined PSCD Director McDonough at a Transform911 convening inn Making 911 independent and equal to first New Orleans, showing unity in support ofresponder agenciesthis national initiative. We are working withn Ensuring the right response to the need agencies across the country to evaluateby reducing reliance on a default police what other communities are doing to reduceresponsethe dependence on 9-1-1 and public safety resources for non-emergency needs. Then Strengthening data and technology PSCD has already set course on many ofstandards for more reliable responsesthe objectives identified by the University ofn Securing federal support for effective and Chicago Health Lab as part of this initiativeequitable 911 responsesthat includes:continued2022 n ANNUAL REPORT33'