MAYOR: ‘Now I understand’ after touring emergency dispatch center (KS)

by | Apr 18, 2021 | Comm Center News

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Hays Police Lt. Jeff Ridgway, Chief Don Scheibler, Lt. Brandon Wright, and Deputy Chief  Brian Dawson look on as dispatch employees post for pictures with city commissioners Thursday as part of  National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
Hays Police Lt. Jeff Ridgway, Chief Don Scheibler, Lt. Brandon Wright, and Deputy Chief  Brian Dawson look on as dispatch employees post for pictures with city commissioners Thursday as part of  National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.

Hays police officers gave a standing ovation Thursday night for their emergency dispatchers following Mayor Sandy Jacobs’ proclamation celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Hays. 

The Hays Police Department has overseen the communications department since it was transferred back to HPD control at the end of 2019. It continues to service law enforcement agencies in Ellis County along with fire departments and Ellis County EMS..