'Nerve center'

Angie Axtell, a communications officer for the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, works in the communications center. This is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and DPS is shining a light not only on what communications officers do, but proper use of 911 and emergency lines. (Photo by Michelle Felter, Staff)

Week shines light on DPS communication center

michellef@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- Working as a communications officer isn't just about answering emergency calls.

And with this week being National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety is shining the light on what those officers do.

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