Elko County dispatch reports 5,832 calls last month, plans text‑to‑911 rollout

Aug 7, 2025

Elko County Regional Communications Center reported 5,832 total calls last month (1,727 non‑emergency, 4,105 emergency), 99.75% of 911 calls answered within 10 seconds; staff described staffing changes, a text‑to‑911 implementation with new policy and public information, and a major radio console quote of $605,828.30 under consideration.

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Elko County’s Regional Communications Center reported a total of 5,832 incoming calls last month: 1,727 non‑emergency calls and 4,105 emergency calls. Dispatch leadership said 99.75% of 911 calls were answered in under 10 seconds and highlighted staffing progress (two vacancies, multiple trainees nearing completion).

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