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January 27, 2024 50 mins
The Heroes Under the Headset
The Raspy Dispatcher; Ashley Valenzuela
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup

Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Positive Connections Radio: Episode-101


Ashley Valenzuela---MS Kinesiology and MA Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration---is a dedicated 911 Professional and the founder of "The Raspy Dispatcher LLC" and "Let's Talk Dispatch" podcast where she is joined by other subject matter experts to shed light on the crucial role of our 911 dispatchers and to advocate for the positive recognition that they so richly deserve.
A former Sacramento California Police Department Dispatch II, and current Walnut Creek California Police Department Dispatcher, Ashley is passionate about educating the world on the need for more dispatchers to help serve our communities.
She connects with dispatchers, first responders, and aspiring 911 dispatchers from all corners of the globe---and takes it a step further---providing training and affordable resources that are available on her "Let's Talk Dispatch" podcast, "The Raspy Dispatcher" website, and YouTube videos!
Interested in becoming a 911 dispatcher? Looking for dispatch-specific educational resources? Join us on H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup as we "Support The Heroes Behind The Headsets"--with The Raspy Dispatcher herself--Ashley Valenzuela! Say it like you mean it: "The world needs more dispatchers!"
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