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Jefferson County outlines multi‑million dollar 911 upgrades and honors telecommunicators
Summary
County commissioners proclaimed Telecommunicator Week and heard a detailed briefing on planned computer‑aided dispatch (CAD) and radio system upgrades, including a Snyder Hill tower project ($862,000) and an estimated $2.1 million radio network investment; officials said regional hosting through the Northern Tier will lower maintenance costs.
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April 12–18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week and received an extensive update on ongoing and planned upgrades to the county’s 911 systems.
A commissioner praised telecommunicators’ life‑saving work, saying they “gather the critical information, provide life‑saving instruction, and dispatch help when seconds matter.” Tracy introduced several 911 and emergency management staff on the floor, including dispatchers Ryan Davis and Crystal Andre and EMA planner Marcy, who were present during the recognition.
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