County outlines recruitment, retention steps as dispatch center remains short-staffed

Mar 19, 2026

County administrators and Captain Tim Kemp described chronic dispatch shortages tied to consolidation, pay-range placement issues for laterals, tuition‑reimbursement pathways, high‑school outreach and wellness supports; the center is six positions short, including two supervisory posts.

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County administration ("Mr. D.") and Captain Tim Kemp told the Public Safety Committee that the dispatch center remains understaffed amid consolidation work for Hartford and Germantown and is currently about six positions short, including two supervisory slots.

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