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Police accreditation, dispatch training and EMS staffing highlighted in staff reports
Summary
Police staff told the advisory board they are pursuing accreditation for the Police Department and the 911 dispatch center at an estimated annual cost of about $2,200; some dispatch personnel have completed Emergency Medical Dispatch training and Ryan Gilkey was hired as EMS Coordinator.
Chief Kerr told the board the department is moving forward with pursuing accreditation for both the Police Department and the 911 dispatch center. The process "includes review of policies, procedures, evidence management, and audit practices," and staff recorded the "estimated annual cost is approximately $2,200."
The minutes note that some dispatch personnel have completed Emergency Medical Dispatch training. Director Hankins added that the borough has acquired a shared public safety drone and that "Ryan Gilkey has been hired as EMS Coordinator" and five individuals are currently enrolled in EMS training. These items were presented as operational improvements; no formal board action on staffing or accreditation costs was recorded.
