Changes at 911 call center lead to departures and shortage of dispatchers
Nearly 20 percent of staff leaving as state agency takes over unified operation.
Author: Charles Maldonado
- About Charles Maldonado
- Charles Maldonado is the editor of The Lens. He previously worked as The Lens' government accountability reporter, covering local politics and criminal justice. Prior to joining The Lens, he worked for Gambit, New Orleans
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