Police chief outlines dispatch switch, software upgrades, and staffing pressures

Jun 24, 2025

Police Chief Woodell told the council that Junction City will switch dispatch services to Lane County on July 1, is upgrading records and dispatch software, and is facing personnel and records‑management staffing challenges that may temporarily reduce front‑counter hours.

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Police Chief Woodell updated the Junction City City Council on June 24 that the department’s dispatch contract with Lane County is signed and a switchover date of July 1 is expected.

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