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Commissioners flag CAD mislabels and radio talk-group risks after Walmart shooting response
Summary
Commissioners and staff told the Lancaster County Fire Commission they observed incorrect computer-aided dispatch (CAD) call types and described how radio talk-group congestion during a recent shooting-like incident at a Walmart had posed communication challenges.
Lancaster County fire officials reported ongoing problems with CAD call types changing incorrectly and urged caution about radio talk-group congestion after shots were fired inside a Walmart during a recent incident.
The issue matters because incorrect CAD call types can misdirect responders and distort incident tracking, and radio channels tied up by long transmissions can slow coordination during large scenes.
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