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Eaton County 9-1-1 director outlines staffing, funding and radio-system operations
Summary
Kelly Cunningham, director of Eaton County Central Dispatch, described staffing, funding via millage and a $1.65 surcharge, the Michigan Public Safety Communications System, monthly siren tests, training and a current telecommunicator vacancy.
Kelly Cunningham, director of Eaton County Central Dispatch (the county 9-1-1 center), told the Public Safety Committee on Jan. 4 that the center dispatches for multiple agencies, is funded by a dedicated millage and a $1.65 monthly wireless surcharge, and operates county radio infrastructure connected to the statewide Michigan Public Safety Communications System.
Cunningham said the 9-1-1 center has 16 dispatchers, six supervisors, an executive assistant and a unit that manages warrants and…
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