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And whereas for five years, Call has responded to and diverted approximately 20,000 emergency calls, referrals, and follow-up contacts from police response to mental health professionals, reducing strain on emergency resources, enhancing officer efficiency, and ensuring more compassionate outcomes for our most vulnerable citizens.
Now, therefore, I, Kenneth T. Welch, Mayor of the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, do hereby proclaim Friday, February 2, 2026, as Call Program Appreciation Day in St. Petersburg, and encourage all residents to join in recognizing and celebrating the call team for five years of transformative service, partnership, and care for our community.