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Gratiot County 911 director outlines staffing, new radio tower and plans funded by recent millage
Summary
At a county commission meeting, the county’s 911 presenter described upgrades including a new 310-foot 800 MHz tower that went live March 24, near‑full staffing for the dispatch center, plans for a CAD replacement and community outreach via Rave and Smart911; he said a recent millage helped stabilize funding.
David, the county’s emergency communications presenter, gave a detailed briefing on the Gratiot County 911 system and recent upgrades. He reviewed 911’s history, described how ANI/ALI and Phase II cell rules changed location accuracy, and said the center is moving toward next‑generation 911 capabilities, including text and multimedia. “We can actually dial in, look on the map, and see the addresses that you’re actually in between and pinpoint where you are,” he said, explaining how RapidSOS and other services improve location data.
David told commissioners the dispatch center’s…
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