City discusses possibly consolidating Marietta police dispatch with Washington County 911 (OH)
Marietta Police Chief Katherine Warden and Marietta Fire Chief C.W. Durham expressed concerns they have with the merger and its timeframe.
La Vergne police may turn to outside help for 911 dispatch. On Tuesday, city leaders will consider employing contracted dispatchers to alleviate the lack of staff. (TN)
Within the past 13 years, there has only been one time that the La Vergne emergency communications center was fully staffed. Police said that did not last long. As of publication, the communications center only has seven people on staff. Additionally, there is a shallow pool of qualified applicants and it takes time to train newcomers.
Palmer council restores funding for emergency communications center; kills independent inquiry into former city manager controversy (AK)
Palmer’s council voted to fully fund the city’s emergency services call center at its Nov. 26 meeting, bringing the center’s staff back to six dispatchers and
Statewide deadline approaching for Arkansas 911 center consolidations
The consolidation of 911 dispatch centers across the state is quickly approaching a deadline.
The Arkansas legislature passed the Public Safety Act of 2019 which mandates the 911 call centers receiving state funds shrink by over 30%. Specifically, the Arkansas 911 Board settled on consolidating the 114 dispatch centers to 79 by Jan. 1, 2025.
Change in law complicates 911 hiring (KY)
A change in state law approved earlier this year complicated hiring for 911 dispatch centers, and state 911 officials are hoping legislators will address the issue in the coming legislative session.
