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911 Communications seeks staff additions, backup site upgrades and NG911 readiness

5866441 · September 13, 2025
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911 Communications reported improved staffing and call‑answer metrics but requested supervisor additions and funds to upgrade the backup/disaster recovery site and transition equipment for next‑generation 911 capabilities.

Joanna Green, Director of 911 Communications, told the board the communications center is improving hiring and retention, is currently staffing 52 of 65 authorized positions and plans a training class of ten new hires in October. She said year‑to‑date performance through August 2025 is at 92.6% for the goal of answering 95% of 911 calls within 20 seconds and that the department is…

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