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Council approves combined police dispatch and technical‑services supervisor to support next‑generation 911
Summary
The West Bend Common Council voted June 2 to combine an open dispatch slot and a technical‑services position into a single supervisory role to support next‑generation 911 and SCNET, a change city leaders say will improve dispatch oversight while saving payroll costs.
The West Bend Common Council on June 2 approved an update to the Police Department staff structure to create a combined dispatch‑supervisor/technical‑services position aimed at supporting next‑generation 911 and SCNET and improving oversight of the dispatch center.
Chief Dearing, speaking to the council, said the city would not request additional funding for the change and expects the reorganization to reduce payroll and benefits costs while strengthening technical support for dispatch. “We have a very urgent need, to move forward with this position if we are going to move forward, and that is with the, implementation of our next generation 9‑1‑1 and SCNET,” Chief…
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