Atlantic Community High School students in Delray Beach train to become certified 911 dispatchers

Twenty-eight students at Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach are training to become certified 911 dispatchers through a criminal justice program. They practise handling simulated emergencies, gathering details and communicating with first responders. The course mirrors adult dispatcher training, according to teacher Michael Byrd. Students will take a certification test at the end of the school year and could be ready to enter the profession if they pass.