Summary
The communications center is running 23 staff against 31 authorized positions, though two trainees are in the pipeline. Understaffing can affect how quickly calls are answered.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents calling 911 benefit when the center is fully staffed.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jun 16, 2026
The 911 center handled nearly 48,000 emergency calls in 2025 and added a sixth dispatcher per shift. Text-to-911 is still stuck in testing with vendor RapidSOS.
SCP Communications District (911) 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Jun 8, 2026
The communications center is running 23 staff against 31 authorized positions, though two trainees are in the pipeline. Understaffing can affect how quickly calls are answered.
SCP Communications District (911) 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Mar 9, 2026
The director's report showed the 911 center running with 27 of 31 authorized staff and three trainees underway, plus a radio console glitch that was fixed. It's a snapshot of how well the parish's emergency dispatch hub is being kept staffed and running.
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