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Spokane to launch city-run 911 center under interlocal agreement with county and regional dispatch

City of Spokane press conference · December 19, 2025
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Summary

City and county officials announced an interlocal agreement to transition some 911 services to a city-operated Spokane United 911 center over a two-year phase-in, aiming for full implementation in January 2028 and promising no interruption to emergency calls.

Spokane will build a city-run 911 call center and phase operations over two years under an interlocal agreement the city, Spokane County and Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (Shrek) announced at a joint news event. Mayor Lisa Brown said the plan ensures uninterrupted emergency service and places “public safety” first.

“This agreement allows for high quality 9 1 1 services to continue uninterrupted into the future,” said Chief Cody Rohrbach, chair of Spokane Regional Emergency Communications and fire chief for Spokane County Fire District 3, adding that the SREC board, county commissioners and the city supported the measure unanimously.

Under the agreement, the city will assume call taking, dispatch and report-writing responsibilities for Spokane Police and Spokane Fire…

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