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The plan calls for consolidating 911 dispatch operations within the Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS.
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city leaders are considering the creation of a Joint Emergency Communications Department to improve emergency response times and efficiency across the city’s multiple public safety agencies.
The proposed change, discussed during recent community meetings, comes as part of a resolution passed by the city council last week and authored by District 6 Council Member Krista Laine. The resolution directs the city manager to develop a strategic plan for consolidating 911 and emergency dispatch operations that currently function separately within the Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department.
