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Rock Island weighs temporary dispatchers amid 911 staffing shortage
Original: Rock Island considers temporary travel dispatchers to cover 911 staffing shortage
Rock Island officials are considering hiring temporary travel dispatchers to keep 911 emergency services adequately staffed amid a shortage. The move would bring in contract workers to fill dispatch shifts while the city works to recruit and retain full-time employees. Details on costs, timelines and how many positions are needed have not yet been made public.
Why now: A 911 staffing shortfall raises public safety concerns, drawing local attention to the city's proposed fix.
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