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Boone County discusses critical shortfall at 911 dispatch center; staff to return recommendations

Boone County Fiscal Court
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Officials said the county is down eight dispatch positions, relying on overtime and role coverage; staff will prepare a report with hiring alternatives and training/timeline details for the court.

Boone County officials told the fiscal court on Feb. 18 that the county's Public Safety Communication Center is operating with several vacancies and that staffing challenges are increasing reliance on overtime and shift coverage.

Jeff Lucas, presenting staffing details, said the center was "down 8 positions" and that the…

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