FEB. EOM announced

ERIN PUTNAM Putnam is the Dare County Employee of the Month for February. Putnam, a telecommunicator I with the sheriff’s office, was recognized at the February 6 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting with a presentation of a plaque and nameplate. Lora Nock, assistant communications director and training officer with the sheriff’s office, was at the meeting to speak about Putnam and present her the plaque.

Putnam answers emergency calls at the Dare County E911 Communications Center. She has been with the communications department for more than 13 years, and is well respected for her ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with those who call with emergencies.

“Erin is a hard working employee who genuinely cares about the job she does,” Nock commented during the presentation. “She is compassionate with our emergency callers and goes the extra distance to prove she is not just another voice on the phone.”

Nock also commented on Putnam’s ability to form relationships with emergency responders so they feel comfortable with having her on their calls as well as her willingness to always be available.

“She is available to train, assist, and help whenever she is needed by the department,” Nock said.