Kansas City merges police and fire department dispatch centers to improve 911 response times.
Kansas City, Missouri, continues to struggle with delayed 911 response times, averaging 51 seconds, longer than nearby areas. In an effort to improve this, the city council approved a merger of the police and fire department dispatch centers, aiming for a unified system to enhance emergency responses. While officials support the initiative and are addressing staffing shortages, the full implementation of the plan remains pending, and immediate issues persist.
September 27, 2024
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