The Prescott Regional Communications Center is recognizing Katherine O’Leary after she was named the Prescott Valley Police Department’s dispatcher of the year.
O’Leary serves as a supervisor at the regional dispatch center, where officials say she provides steady leadership and plays a key role in training and mentoring new personnel. Throughout the year, she has helped prepare dispatchers to handle high-stress radio traffic and emergency calls with confidence and professionalism.
Center leaders say O’Leary helps keep operations running smoothly, ensuring processes are handled efficiently while fostering a positive team environment. They credit her with balancing professionalism, teamwork, and good morale during long shifts.
Officials also praised her commitment to excellence, her dedication to mentorship, and her role in maintaining reliable communications between dispatchers and first responders.