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10 Tampa Bay talks to the director of communications on how the national perceptions of law enforcement impacts local applicants.
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — 911 dispatch centers across the country are in need of applicants. It’s a problem everywhere, including the Tampa Bay area. In Hernando County, 27 of the 41 telecommunication dispatch positions are open. That’s roughly two-thirds of the department that needs hiring.
To make up for the openings, the existing 14 dispatchers work overtime. Supervisors fill in as needed. And, people with prior dispatch experience with the sheriff’s office have stepped in to lend a helping hand…
