Consultant: 911 call-taking should stay within APD
16-09-2026 21:37 via kxan.com

Consultant: 911 call-taking should stay within APD

A roughly 100 page report about Austin 911 operations that went public this week addressed the feasibility of establishing a joint emergency communications center.
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