Boone County 911 Response May Be Slower Than Expected
Staffing shortages may delay 911 responses in Boone County. Boone County Joint Communications (BCJC) aims to answer 911 calls within 15 seconds but they currently have just 54% of their budgeted staff, which translates to 28 vacancies, adding precious second of wait time to those in need of help.
This is a national problem according to the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED).
Remember to stay on the line if you have to wait, hanging up and re-dialing will put you back to the end of the line.
More In Boone County
- Officer-Involved Shooting in Columbia Leaves One Person DeadOfficer-Involved Shooting in Columbia Leaves One Person Dead One person…… Continue Reading
- One-Car Accident in Boone County Claims Life of Columbia TeenOne-Car Accident in Boone County Claims Life of Columbia Teen…… Continue Reading
- One Person Dead in Columbia Apartment FireOne Person Dead in Columbia Apartment Fire One man is…… Continue Reading
- Hallsville Teen Dies in Vehicle Accident, Two Other Teens InjuredHallsville Teen Dies in Vehicle Accident, Two Other Teens Injured…… Continue Reading
- Centralia Teen Seriously Injured in Boone County Vehicle AccidentCentralia Teen Seriously Injured in Boone County Vehicle Accident A…… Continue Reading
- Missouri Department of Conservation Releases Information on Deer Season, Fall Hunting Seasons and Hunter EducationMissouri Department of Conservation Releases Information on Deer Season, Fall…… Continue Reading
Most Recent News
- Fulton Woman and Child Injured in Mexico Vehicle AccidentFulton Woman and Child Injured in Mexico Vehicle Accident Two…… Continue Reading
- Suspect Killed in Officer Involved Shooting in Moberly Homicide Investigation IdentifiedSuspect Killed in Officer Involved Shooting in Moberly Homicide Investigation…… Continue Reading
- KWWR Sports Report 2/4/2025KWWR Sports Report 2/4/2025 The Mexico Bulldogs boys basketball team…… Continue Reading
- Mexico Man Charged With Invasion of Privacy After Being Accused of Putting Hidden Camera in Minor’s BedroomMexico Man Charged With Invasion of Privacy After Being Accused…… Continue Reading
- Fatal UTV Accident in Ralls CountyFatal UTV Accident in Ralls County A New London man…… Continue Reading
- KWWR Sports Report 2/3/2025KWWR Sports Report 2/3/2025 The Kansas City Chiefs are in…… Continue Reading
- Officer-Involved Shooting in Columbia Leaves One Person DeadOfficer-Involved Shooting in Columbia Leaves One Person Dead One person…… Continue Reading
- Moberly Police Department Investigating HomicideMoberly Police Department Investigating Homicide The Moberly Police Department is…… Continue Reading