Logansport’s emergency dispatchers have a tough job helping unseen people in sometimes extreme circumstances. These stressful situations, coupled with being some of the lowest paid dispatchers in the surrounding area, have led to a high turnover rate.
In June, a move was discussed that would have reduced the number of active dispatching positions from 16 to 14 in order to raise the salaries of the current dispatchers. The move would not cost any current employee a position and is considered part of a realignment that would increase the starting salaries to $30,000 for local dispatchers.
