LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – After reaching full staffing late last year, the Lincoln Emergency Communications Center is turning its attention to another urgent need: outdated gear.
While daily emergency dispatching remains reliable, officials say the equipment that keeps police officers and firefighters connected has reached the end of its technological lifespan.
Lincoln Emergency Operations Head Jessica Loos said the issue isn’t a lack of maintenance but rather the rapid pace of tech evolution. She compared the situation to replacing a personal smartphone, computer, or smart TV…