Buchanan County modifies alarm calling tree; dispatch designated primary contact
Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
After reports of multiple false or unclear alarm-zone calls, the board revised the courthouse alarm-calling procedure so dispatch is the primary contact, with supervisors notified as secondary contacts.
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Commissioners debated recurring alarm calls and unclear zone information from the alarm vendor before agreeing to revise the county's notification protocol. Several members said dispatch should be the first contact after an alarm activation; supervisors will be notified thereafter so personnel closest to the building can respond when needed.
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