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Florence to send dispatcher Joanna Karras to specialized critical-incident training; city to cover $300 registration

Mayor and Board (City of Florence) · July 1, 2025
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Summary

On recommendation of Police Chief Brad Burns, the board approved sending Dispatcher Joanna (Jojo) Karras to Officer-Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents dispatch training July 14–15, 2025 at the Pearl Police Department and to cover a $300 registration plus allowable costs.

Police Chief Brad Burns recommended that Dispatcher Joanna Karras attend Officer-Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents dispatch training July 14–15, 2025 at the Pearl Police Department. Alderman John Banks moved (second Alderman Mason Herrin) to approve her attendance and to authorize the city to pay the $300 registration fee and allowable related costs; the motion carried unanimously.

The minutes record the training dates and the registration amount but do not list travel or lodging arrangements or whether additional dispatch staff coverage will be provided during her absence.