Ingham County considers bringing in temporary dispatchers to help 911 center

Ingham County considers bringing in temporary dispatchers to help 911 center

The Ingham County 911 Center may soon get some much-needed assistance as officials consider bringing in temporary dispatchers to help with staffing shortages. The county is looking at a $548,000 contract to bring in eight dispatchers for six months. Currently, only 25 of the center's 39 dispatchers are fully trained. Officials say the temporary help would reduce overtime and create "breathing room" for training. WATCH: INGHAM COUNTY 911 CENTER S…