Washington County gives update on phased Germantown dispatch consolidation
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Summary
County staff reported phased consolidation of Germantown dispatch into the Washington County consolidated center, with third-shift takeover completed in 2024 and subsequent shifts added in 2025; the full cutover is expected by the October–November project milestone.
Washington County staff told the Public Safety Committee July 16 that the county is continuing a phased consolidation of Germantown dispatch into the county consolidated dispatch center.
County staff said the consolidation process began in late fall 2023. On Sept. 3, 2024, the county moved to phase 1 and took over Germantown’s third-shift dispatch operations. The county began dispatching Germantown’s second shift on June 16, 2025, and staff said the plan is to take over the first shift on July 7, 2025. County staff described the effort as a long, collaborative process involving both sides.
Chief of Public Safety Sager acknowledged the sheriff, Captain Stacer and Lieutenant Angie Biller and staff for their roles in shepherding the consolidation. Committee members said the consolidation is part of a broader effort to move more municipal partners onto the county’s consolidated dispatch system.
A committee member said the overall radio-system project is running under budget but not as far under budget as anticipated and that final project cutover should be completed around the October–November timeframe; staff said they will monitor available funds and timing as the project progresses. No formal vote was taken on consolidation during the update; the item was presented as an informational briefing.
