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University Park highlights police, fire upgrades and plans for new training facility

3620022 · February 13, 2025
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Officials described upgrades to 9‑1‑1/3‑1‑1 dispatch and an expanding direct‑alarm monitoring program; the city plans to adapt property at 5620 Fondren into a public facility with a six‑lane firing range for training.

City officials outlined public safety investments, new equipment and partnerships intended to maintain response standards and training capacity.

Mayor Tommy Stewart said the police department added automated dispatch, emergency medical dispatch, and refreshed 9‑1‑1 and 3‑1‑1 hardware and software. The city also added staffing to the direct‑alarm monitoring program, which allows city dispatchers to monitor alarm systems without intermediaries;…

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