Council approves Fort Atkinson Police as primary wireless 911 answering point
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
The council approved a resolution allowing the Fort Atkinson Police Department to serve as the primary wireless 911 Public Safety Answering Point under NextGen 911, a move supported by the Jefferson County Sheriff and expected to reduce call transfers and delays at a reduced one-time cost.
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Captain Lindsay told the council that Fort Atkinson completed a NextGen 911 transition for wireless calls and requested formal designation of the police dispatch center as the primary wireless 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PAP).
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