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The board framed two broad options: a temporary arrangement in which another county’s dispatch center takes calls during staffing shortfalls or system outages, and a permanent regionalization or contract with a larger communications center. County staff identified Jefferson County’s communications center (often referred to as JeffComm) and Clear Creek County’s recent contract with JeffComm as a working example of a turnkey regional partnership.

Supporters of exploring partnerships said regionalization can produce cost savings, redundancy and improved technology scale. One board member recalled Clear Creek County reporting “it’s going great” after contracting with JeffComm and said Clear Creek’s experience included cost savings and additional staffing resilience.

Those expressing caution emphasized local control and the complexity of systems integration, especially radios, paging and warrants data. Staff said Chaffee County can take 9‑1‑1 calls in a limited fashion but that guard/agreement issues previously prevented a fuller backup arrangement. Participants emphasized that regional backup is not a job‑loss scenario; instead, roles and duties for local staff would change and staff would likely retain employment in other county roles.

The board discussed practical next steps: meet with potential partners (JeffComm, Chaffee, Park County), document the technical and radio/paging compatibility required for a full backup/transfer, and scope legal and cost implications. Board members emphasized the value of a temporary, part‑time contingency arrangement to provide breathing room for training and internal capacity development while local hiring and training continue.

No decision was reached. The board scheduled follow‑up conversations with surrounding counties and asked staff to bring back specific technical, cost and contract information at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lake County CO 06.06.2025 E911 Authority Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Lake County Authority explored short‑term and long‑term regional dispatch options — from partnering with neighboring counties to contracting with Jefferson County’s JeffComm — and discussed backup PSAP arrangements, interoperability, cost and local control.","taxTitle","Lake County, Colorado","taxId",27576,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6519011,"Lake County board weighs interim 9-1-1 director options — under sheriff, contractor or internal supervisor",3309,1710000,5019000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5382526-5402ad2c222ac42bb76c9932f9195a59&start=1710&end=5019","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5382526-5402ad2c222ac42bb76c9932f9195a59/thumbnail_1710000.jpg","/articles/6519011/Lake-County/Colorado/Lake-County-board-weighs-interim-9-1-1-director-options-under-sheriff-contractor-or-internal-supervisor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519011-187cf7d5bb7d83177635e4053c30b140/orig.mp4?Expires=1770664844&Signature=GaLSzTk3UfWJM~p3ZT-eVDEp9ra6F~EFv~NebEDJvn67kHTi9zn57wpq3S3wyDrLvzJpgT6SFfnAZfiaSWQp39gDNgV39xXEpbopVMU7-OoJobe~M-xAGXNN0RLpsG1ONDhZfAuyMYa5DlB~7iKboVWMhpmppGFk5uYgxsLIYKVs8fYI5vxUW7V-f~64O72JKidFPHsCEJNtk9quCnpvqCIwATCubLeOnnfaYyfemeYsISPF~Sk~L6H1e~X9NGeaUxs-KONvU4h3yX4QIYyZdf-z3Ck6ZYdz0AH307pq6rtyRAhUlAUJXta1Tn4m-m1H03ge~sxAZ-oEeozansFwpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake County’s 9-1-1 Authority discussed whether to appoint an interim 9-1-1 director to fill leadership gaps and relieve workload from the current director.

The discussion, which the board said was preliminary, surveyed several options: appointing the under sheriff in a temporary capacity, hiring a contractor or consultant from a vendor, recruiting a recently retired director from a larger center on a part‑time basis, or elevating an internal supervisor.

Board members expressed concern about appointing the under sheriff because that office already faces staffing and operational demands. One participant said appointing the under sheriff risks “being spread way too thin” because the sheriff’s priorities rightfully take precedence over dispatch duties.

A board member suggested contracting with an outside specialist or using a consultant as an interim, which would require reallocating funds. Jackie (a vendor representative present during the meeting) mentioned that a contractor could be a viable interim option and that this could be folded into a consulting contract if the board chose that path.

Members also discussed whether a part‑time interim director could be effective if the board narrowed the interim’s scope to a short list of priorities. The board asked staff to compile a list of potential local and out‑of‑county candidates, and to return with more information and cost estimates at a later meeting.

The group also noted that hiring an interim director is not the only pathway: the board could prioritize hiring or promoting a second supervisor internally to take on operational duties while a permanent director search continues. Staff identified internal candidates who might qualify for a supervisor role and said hiring for that supervisor position is already underway.

The personnel portion of the meeting later moved into executive session under CRS 24‑6‑402(4)(f) for a personnel discussion; the motion was seconded and carried by a voice vote.

No formal interim‑director appointment was made at the meeting; board members asked staff to collect potential candidates, estimate part‑time versus full‑time costs and place the item on a future agenda for decision.","Board members discussed appointing an interim director to relieve the current 9-1-1 director’s workload and to give staff time to rebuild capacity; options included recruiting an outside contractor, a part‑time retired director, the under sheriff, or promoting an internal supervisor.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6519015,"Lake County officials identify GIS and address-data gaps as officer-safety and dispatch priorities",190,122000,312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5382526-5402ad2c222ac42bb76c9932f9195a59&start=122&end=312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5382526-5402ad2c222ac42bb76c9932f9195a59/thumbnail_122000.jpg","/articles/6519015/Lake-County/Colorado/Lake-County-officials-identify-GIS-and-address-data-gaps-as-officer-safety-and-dispatch-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519015-774512ae3545a1996c2f898afae16e3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770664844&Signature=NiqvxIWhqxqEt6r3MqVGORCZwufek7pHPqrPVH9Quw7qkSDIzIZqkbU2lEQEDTFojmviz63bk9TMUDow050icBux3H6SZ5A7-Ly3CMiK45wMCluIDmMZwQJI53Jst3m9f9KQUsRIzGoUl9cwd~mTH0il61CmxohFaZFLia9~wf7zgbpEJ7zxy1L8He5kO081qJK85H2dOv~jK56PbgmF-PE9vYtyyxxYqVv-6JNXwpw5~Vpo48Do70eeN88fDVGdGxgLavRpKtdthqwym8iZmihvZS6yIKUCXzPUtX4CKNWWlY0DmbUMr70AlQeVqrX85roDm7Kj-4gNB1c7PiWewQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake County officials discussed persistent address- and GIS-related errors, CJIS access issues and aging radio infrastructure that they say are causing operational confusion and potential safety risks for first responders.

The discussion at the Lake County 9-1-1 Authority meeting centered on repeated instances where callers and automatic pings produced incorrect addresses, staff difficulties changing incident-type fields in the records system, and a newly hired GIS staffer who is still onboarding. Authority members said the problems can delay or complicate responses and requested the board form a task force or otherwise prioritize fixes.

Officials said the county recently added a GIS employee and that dispatch staff have already connected that person with Motorola and other vendors but that workload and system complexity mean the problem cannot be fixed by a single supervisor. One board member said the county should “create a task force” to treat the issue as a project and to help prioritize officer and first‑responder safety needs.

The meeting also included discussion of CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) access and training. A board member sought clarification after being told some officers had not completed CJIS security roles; another official said CJIS training is quick to administer and described it as an officer-safety matter because withheld information could jeopardize field personnel.

Radio equipment and backhaul were raised as a separate technical pressure point. Staff said radios are reaching end‑of‑life and require periodic manual resets; the county budget and a long‑range plan already account for eventual replacement, but participants flagged the need to accelerate work on backhaul and paging system redundancy.

Staff asked the board for a short written list of “top three” priorities that the board can act on — for example, GIS correction, radio/backhaul upgrades and targeted policy or procedure changes — and for occasional one‑on‑one meetings between the 9‑1‑1 director and agency heads so staff-level concerns can be triaged outside full board meetings.

Wilson, the board’s legal advisor, noted meeting procedure items while the group considered these operational topics but did not give legal direction affecting the substance of the technical fixes.

The discussion closed with a request that dispatch send examples of problematic calls and system screenshots or emails to county staff so the technical team can prioritize, and with board members agreeing to follow up with county finance and IT staff about resources and a timetable.","At a Lake County 9-1-1 Authority meeting, officials said inaccurate GIS/address data, limited CJIS access and aging radio infrastructure are creating operational and officer-safety risks and asked staff to list top priorities and request board assistance.","actionData","errors"]

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Lake County board discusses temporary and permanent regional dispatch options, backup PSAPs and contract trade‑offs

Lake County board weighs interim 9-1-1 director options — under sheriff, contractor or internal supervisor

Lake County officials identify GIS and address-data gaps as officer-safety and dispatch priorities