Crossposted from the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Newsletter

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay spent a few hours during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3-9, at the 911 Communications Center, where he plugged in with call receiver Clarissa Eyre and dispatcher Verna Riley.

Chief Ian Huri gave him a tour, and Operations Manager Katie Emanuel helped explain the technology and coordination that keeps the Communications Center running, and what it takes to keep King County safe.

As a fun ‘plus one’ he also brought his father along.

Pictured: From left, Executive Zahilay with call receiver Clarissa Eyre, Operations Manager Katie Emanuel, and disapatcher Verna Riley with the Executive and his father.