Why isn’t there a citizenship requirement for public safety dispatchers?
A.Unlike peace officers, state law has established no citizenship requirements for public safety dispatches, and federal law (8 U.S. Code 1324a) precludes discrimination against work eligible aliens. Proof of U.S. citizenship or a Resident Alien Card is sufficient for establishing employment eligibility.
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