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On top of the normal stress that comes with the job, many North Texas 911 dispatchers have also had to deal with extended work hours.
They’re filling the gaps created by the number of dispatcher vacancies many cities, including Lewisville, are experiencing.
Kevin Deaver, Lewisville police chief, said the city’s dispatch team has been short of bodies for about six years. Currently there are 20 positions but five are vacant and four are in a six-month training period… READ MORE
