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Council discusses locking building and access control as police dispatch moves to regional 911
Summary
Council heard a briefing on building access and security tied to a planned move of dispatch functions; staff described a $3,800 quote to restore the front-door security system, proposed key fobs for officers and an intercom link to 911, and recommended seeking additional bids.
Kennett City Council discussed building security and access control measures ahead of moving dispatch functions to a regional 911 center. Staff described a quote of about $3,800 to restore the front-door security system and to install key-fob access and door magnets so the building can be secured after hours.
Police Chief Wilson (identified in the discussion) explained that the current front-door security system is more than 10 years old and has become unreliable. Staff said repairing the existing system would re-enable automated locking after 5 p.m., provision key fobs for officers and city staff, and tie a lobby intercom into 911 dispatch lines. The presenter said the intercom direct line and final access controls could be in place within a few weeks, but the timeline depends on parts and vendor scheduling.
Councilmembers asked whether delaying repairs to obtain multiple quotes would impede police work. Staff and the chief said officers could continue operations while staff pursues additional bids and checks for an existing building key. No formal motion or vote on security-system repairs was recorded in the transcript; councilmembers asked staff to gather additional cost estimates and to locate any existing keys.
