Prince George's County homeland security seeks to stem 911 vacancies, add high‑school pathway to dispatcher jobs

The Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security told the County Council’s Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee on April 30 that its proposed fiscal 2026 budget is $47.1 million and that the office is continuing efforts to reduce vacancies in 911 call‑taking and dispatch positions.

David Williams, budget analyst in the county’s Budget and Policy Analysis Division, told the committee the total proposed Office of Homeland Security budget is $47,100,000, a decrease of $170,800 (0.4%) from the previous fiscal year, with 93.8% of the budget from the general fund and 6.2% from grants. Williams said compensation is proposed at $19.5 million, operating expenses $18.3 million, fringe $6.4 million and overtime $2.8 million; grant funds are proposed at $2.9 million, an increase of $622,700 (27%) from the prior year.

Director Ronald Gill, Office of Homeland Security, described core services the office provides, including 911 call services and dispatch, management of body‑worn and in‑car cameras, public safety records systems and countywide emergency management. Gill said the…