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Police chief reports regional dispatch success; city announces shredding, hazardous‑waste and drug take‑back events
Summary
Police Chief Rob Gillespie said the regional dispatch arrangement has functioned well over five months, improving staffing and coverage. The city also promoted a Saturday shredding and hazardous‑waste event (9 a.m.–noon) and a police drug take‑back at the station (11 a.m.–2 p.m.).
Police Chief Rob Gillespie told council that about five months after switching to regional dispatch the department is seeing benefits: dispatchers are well trained and staffed, handling routine calls and larger emergencies, which has reduced the need for officers to work excessive overtime. He said monthly coordination among regional chiefs continues and invited council members to tour the new dispatch setup.
Chief Gillespie also announced a biannual drug take‑back event at the police station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (accepting pills, sharps and liquids) and the city’s free shredding and hazardous‑waste drop‑off for residents from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sugar Scratch on Eagle Road. Staff noted Rust Belt Riders will accept food waste at the event and that Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District maintains an online list of household hazardous wastes.
A council member asked for updated post‑contract statistics (call times and related metrics) from the regional dispatch provider; Chief Gillespie agreed to provide those figures before recess.
