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Porter County says 911 procedures updated, leaves consolidation decision to towns
Summary
Porter County officials told commissioners that Central Communications updated 911 operating procedures effective April 1, 2026, and that any formal consolidation of town dispatch with county dispatch would require a town council resolution specifying an effective date before county review.
Porter County Central Communications staff reported that updated standard operating procedures for emergency 911 dispatch took effect April 1, 2026. Scott, speaking for Central Communications, said the changes reflect the county's role as the primary public safety answering point and clarified that while towns such as Chesterton and Porter may have interest in consolidating dispatch…
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