Ten Telecommunicators Graduate from 64th VB911 Recruit Academy

After an extensive 11-week classroom academy, 10 recruits graduated from the 64th VB911 Academy Graduation on April 9. They will begin on-the-job training to include police radio positions and call taking before being advanced to the next stage in their career progression with Emergency Communications and Citizen Services. This process takes approximately 12-18 months. 

The City’s dedicated telecommunicators link residents with the help they need whether that involves dispatching first responders to an accident or helping to connect citizens with services. They’re an integral part of what makes our community a great place to live.  

VB911 Graduates 

• Jennifer Britt 
• Amanda Cotherman 
• Nichole Day 
• Alexander Early 
• Christopher Johnson 
• Colleen Ladrido 
• Amarah McGee 
• Sephne Susco 
• McKenzie Swenson 
• Brooke Wallace 

Last year, Virginia Beach emergency dispatchers fielded approximately 202,143 emergency calls. They also issued 16 emergency notifications via the City’s reverse 911 system and VBAlert (text and email).  

To help aid dispatchers, residents are encouraged to create a Smart911 Profile and register for VBAlert. 

ECCS provides efficient, accurate, professional processing of emergency, non-emergency and information requests to residents and visitors to Virginia Beach 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit ECCS.VirginiaBeach.gov for more information on VB911, VB311 and VBAlert.