#442 Peer Support for 911 Dispatchers with Kristin Boyes, Lenexa, KS
Podcast:GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government Published On: Fri Aug 13 2021 Description: Supporting first responders. Kristin Boyes, Dispatcher for the City of Lenexa, Kansas, joined on the podcast to discuss the Mid-America Regional Council's 911 Peer Support Program. She shared why it is important for dispatchers to get that support and how 911 calls affect call takers. She also talked about the training that peer supporters receive and how they work with people seeking help. Host: Lauren Palmer