Tallapoosa County 9-1-1

04/13/2026

During National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (April 12–18), we pause to recognize the unseen lifeline behind every emergency call. This week serves as a reminder to our community of the critical role dispatchers play in public safety, answering the call with unwavering commitment, service, sacrifice, professionalism, and skill. Tallapoosa County 911 proudly honors public safety telecommunicators this week and extends our sincere thanks to our dispatchers for the vital work they do every single day.

04/09/2026

*****ADOPT A DISPATCHER*****ADOPT A DISPATCHER*****

They are the calm voice in the chaos and our true “first” first responders!
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is April 12th–18th, and we want to show our incredible 911 Dispatchers some much-deserved appreciation. This year, we are thrilled to launch our "Adopt a Dispatcher" program, and we need YOUR help, Opelika!
1️⃣ HOW TO ADOPT: Email us at [email protected] with a number from 1 to 9 to request a dispatcher.
2️⃣ RECEIVE THEIR PROFILE: We will reply with your dispatcher's personalized "Favorite Things" list, including their favorite drinks, candies, and snacks!
3️⃣ PREPARE YOUR GIFT: Put together a fun care package! (Note: Please limit your spending to $20).
4️⃣ DROP IT OFF: Bring your items to Tallapoosa County So by April
We need your help to reach our goal! Please SHARE this post to help us get all 9 of our hardworking telecommunicators adopted!

03/02/2026

Our former director, Anita Haggerty, was recently honored at the state level with a resolution presented by State Representative Ed Oliver.

When is a birthday celebration not just a birthday celebration?