Huntington County commissioners approve switch from CallWorks to VESTA for dispatch phone service

Nov 17, 2025

The board voted unanimously to replace the county’s unsupported CallWorks phone system with a VESTA system after a cost-comparison presentation by Dispatch Director Tim Allen, with commissioners saying the upgrade will reduce long-term costs and address service limitations.

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Tim Allen, Director of Public Safety Dispatch, presented a cost-comparison and technical rationale for replacing the county’s CallWorks phone system, which he said will no longer receive updates and has few available technicians for support. Allen recommended moving to a VESTA phone system to improve reliability and reduce costs over time.

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