Our Mission Statement

The Mission of the Humphreys County Emergency Communications Center is to contribute to the safety and quality of life of our community by linking the citizens of our community and our public safety agencies with efficient, reliable, responsive and professional public safety communications services.  We take pride in dedicating ourselves to professionalism and public service, understanding that we are often the first representatives of local government to interact with citizens in need.  We are constantly seeking ways to improve the quality of services we provide to the community, and facilitate the development of highly trained, proficient and dedicated personnel.

Public Safety Telecommunicator Code of Ethics

As a telecommunicator I regard myself as a member of an important and honorable profession.

I will recognize the positive relationship between good physical and mental conditioning and the performance of my job.

I will perform my duty with efficiency at all times.

I will be exemplary in my conduct, edifying in my conversation, honest in my dealings, and obedient to the laws of the city, state and country.

I will not, in the performance of my duty, work for personal advantage or profit.

I will recognize at all times in my duty that I am a public servant.

I will give the most efficient and impartial service of which I am capable at all times.

I will be courteous in my contacts at all times.

I will regard my fellow telecommunicators with the same standards as I maintain myself.

I will be loyal to my fellow telecommunicators, my superiors, and my agency.

I will accept responsibility for my actions.

I will strive for those values which will reflect honor on my fellow telecommunicators, my agency and myself.