CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kate Armitage, Director
Arts, Recreation, Parks & Communications
City of Millington
KArmitage@CityofMillington.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CUPPLES PROMOTED TO LEAD DISPATCHER
(Pictured: Sabra Cupples being pinned by husband Jeff Cupples)
MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE (MAY 12, 2014) - Ms. Sabra Cupples, dispatcher for Millington Police Department since 2007 has been promoted to Lead Dispatcher. Cupples will be supervising the functions of the dispatch area, making schedules and coordinating training schedules. Dispatch is a vitally important to effectiveness of a Police Department. Millington dispatch receives and processes emergency and non-emergency calls.
An effective dispatcher has excellent communication skills and the ability to listen and speak plainly often to people in distress. Dispatchers must also be able to multitask. They are often required to move a lot of people around at the same time, tracking their movements and keeping tabs on their needs. Problem solving and the ability to think and react quickly are essential when important situations need to be prioritized. Most importantly, emergency dispatchers need empathy, compassion and calm nature.
“Sabra Cupples is a strong leader. She has demonstrated knowledge and competency in dispatch over the years. She goes above and beyond to assist citizens and her co-workers. Sabra Cupples will do a fine job serving the citizens of Millington and the department as Lead Dispatcher,” said Chief Rita Stanback.
ABOUT MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE
Located just minutes from Memphis, Millington enjoys an exceptional quality of life for an estimated 10,000 citizens. Quality education, recreation and economic growth make Millington a great place to live, work and play. Millington education offers a variety of public and private, faith based schools and various colleges, universities and technical institutions to serve the area. In 2004 The University of Memphis opened its Millington Campus and offers undergraduate and graduate courses in numerous fields of study. Millington is home to Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Ingram Micro, Memphis International Raceway, USA Stadium, Mirimichi and other golf courses providing opportunities for economic growth and world-class recreation. Millington’s West Tennessee Regional Business Center, a publicly owned business and industry center, features 1900 acres of prime industrial space with easy access to the Millington Regional Jetport and the Canadian National Railroad. True intermodal transportation and shipping, makes Millington the perfect place for business. Widely known as “Flag City, USA”, Millington truly offers the best of the Mid-South.
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