Emergency Communications Center seeks dedicated public‑safety tech coordinator; requests Fort Lee cost‑share

Jan 20, 2026

ECC leadership requested a Public Safety Technology Coordinator to support 24/7 mission‑critical systems used by the county and Fort Lee, and asked Fort Lee to cost‑share approximately $56,594 under the IGSA; ECC reported roughly 104,000 phone contacts in 2025.

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The Emergency Communications Center (ECC) director told the board the ECC currently staffs about 20 positions (director, two supervisors and 17 communications officers) and is operating below ideal shift minimums. The ECC reported a five‑year phone traffic trend increase and "we're right around 104,000 in 2025," reflecting rising workload for dispatch and records entry.

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