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It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing the essential work these first responders provide 24/7, 365 days a year. If you ever had to call 9-1-1, the calm voice on the other end is your initial point of contact.
Calling from a landline in Nevada County automatically routes you to the Sheriff’s dispatch center currently located in the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility near the Rood Center. In 2021, the center handled 39,000 9-1-1 calls and 120,000 non-emergency calls. NCSO dispatchers created approximately 95,000 calls for service across Nevada County last year. Call volume increased by 4,000 for 911 calls compared to 2020…
