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Madison County to dispatch school police through county emergency communications center under interlocal agreement
Summary
The court approved an interlocal agreement allowing Madison County Emergency Communications Center (MCECC) to provide dispatch services to the newly established Madison County Schools Police Department; county staff clarified equipment and license responsibilities lie with the Board of Education.
Jill presented Resolution 2026-070, an interlocal cooperation agreement authorizing MCECC to provide dispatch and emergency communications services to the Madison County Schools Police Department, established under KRS 158.471. Jill explained that the Board of Education established its own school police department and requested dispatching services rather than creating a separate dispatch center.
Magistrates asked whether radio equipment and licenses would be covered under the agreement. Jill clarified that the board is responsible for radio licenses and equipment costs and that providing dispatching services itself does not require the county to purchase additional licenses or equipment if MCECC already holds sufficient licenses. The court moved, seconded and approved the resolution by roll call.
