A new computer-assisted 911 dispatch system for Stanislaus County has generated controversy. And it’s not surprising to hear complaints about bugs and early issues since it was launched in January.
Thursday, the commission over the Stanislaus Regional 911 dispatch center listened to complaints from members of the Sheriff’s Office, which has vocally opposed a decision to implement the CentralSquare CAD.
The early issues have included patrol deputies not being informed about stolen vehicles. Also, a function that tracks the location of law enforcement units freezes up, providing the wrong location of personnel. And units are not told when an emergency call comes from a home in a gated community…