Behind the Dispatcher Desk: An Insightful and Inspirational Journey with Gabby aka @911itsGaby

In this episode of the Rewired Experience, we sit down with Gaby, best known as @911itsGaby on Instagram (100k+ Followers), to uncover the life behind the radio as a police dispatcher. With a background in concrete dispatching, Gaby transitioned to police dispatching and has since garnered a large following on social media for her insightful and entertaining content about her job.

We discuss her journey, the challenges she faced, especially a recent investigation triggered by a complaint, and her ambitions to bring more awareness to the dispatcher community. Gaby's story is a testament to the resilience and dedication of those in the public safety sector.

Join us for an engaging and enlightening conversation filled with humorous and heartfelt stories from the life of a 911 dispatcher.

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:33 The Life of a Dispatcher

04:00 Social Media Journey

05:54 Transition to Police Dispatching

07:55 Handling Challenging Calls

13:06 Mental Health and Support Systems

17:05 Future Aspirations and Community Outreach

31:43 Relating to Disciplinary Actions

33:24 The Incident with the Mean Captain

36:19 The Investigation and Its Aftermath

40:27 The Role and Importance of Dispatchers

48:13 Future Plans and Social Media

53:04 Humorous and Tragic Work Stories

01:01:41 Career Aspirations and Nonprofit Work

01:05:53 Final Thoughts and Kindness