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BOONE — The town of Boone is considering the future operations of the 911 communications center.
Boone Police Chief Andy LeBeau said at the Jan. 12 town council meeting that Boone and Watauga County both operate a Public Safety Answering Point — or 911 communication center.
“We essentially do the same things,” LeBeau said at the Jan. 12 town council meeting. “We answer 911 calls, handle administrative calls. We dispatch, police, fire and medics. We are quickly coming to a crossroads though with financial commitments from the town if we are to continue to operate, especially as we prepare to sell the police department building and build a new facility…
