Brett Loeb, director of Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center, recently received a national award for his technical innovations, commitment to public safety and his supportive leadership style, according to a news release. Courtesy photo

Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center’s director has been named the 2025 Public Safety Answering Point Finest Director of the Year by NiCE Public Safety, a national organization that recognizes excellence in emergency communications.

Now in its 20th year, the PSAPs’ Finest Awards honor outstanding dispatch professionals who serve as first responders — answering 911 calls, coordinating emergency response and ensuring that help arrives where and when it’s needed.

Brett Loeb was nominated for the national award for his technical in

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