City leaders are exploring a significant shift in Austin’s emergency response strategy, proposing to consolidate 911 dispatch operations from the Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, and Austin-Travis County EMS into one cohesive department.
A city council resolution put forth by District 6 Council Member Krista Laine has launched an initiative that instructs the city manager to create a strategic plan for the consolidation. Advocates believe this action may result in quicker response times and improved collaboration among the city’s public safety organizations.
“The collaboration of the Austin Police Department, fire department, and EMS coming together under a single manager is crucial,” Laine remarked at a recent community meeting…