Council OKs $282K AI call‑taking system for emergency communications center
Oct 14, 2026
The council approved a five‑year purchase of an AI call‑taking solution (AVA/CORA) for up to $282,395.27 to handle non‑emergency calls and assist dispatchers; staff said the system will alert and transfer calls that become emergencies and is funded from the emergency communications district fund.
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Oak Ridge City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution to purchase an AI call‑taking and decision‑support system from Insight Public Sector for up to $282,395.27 over five years, with year‑one funding budgeted in the emergency communications district fund.
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