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Richardson County to inquire about breaking dispatch contract

By John Nixon

01/06/2022

(KLZA)-- Following an executive session Tuesday, Richardson County Commissioners voted 2-1 to send a letter to Southeast Communication 911 Center in Beatrice inquiring about ending the contract for dispatching services.

The agenda for Tuesday's meeting included discussion about an incident that occurred at the intersection of Highways 75 and 8 which allegedly included several people involved in a wreck requiring emergency services.

Third District Commissioners moved to send the letter inquiring about ending the three year contract. He said that problems with dispatching remain six-months into the contract and called it ridiculous for what the Richardson County is paying for the service.

Commissioner David Sickel also voted to send the letter. 2nd District Commissioner John Caverzagie said he feels the County should assess the situation after meeting with the provider and dispatch center.

Karas said he feels the letter will either help straighten out the issues, or the dispatching could be moved back to the Sheriff's Office.

Commissioners voted to make the switch from the Falls City Police Department providing emergency dispatching to the regional service in June of 2021.

County Clerk Mary Eickhoff said Thursday the letter has been written and will be sent once reviewed by the Board for their approval.

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