Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 8-5-2013
Research Center
Center for Public Management
Abstract
This report provides an assessment of the feasibility of consolidation of the public safety answering points (PSAPS’s) in Perry County, Ohio and the Village of New Lexington (in Perry County), Ohio. The report describes the methodology used to assess the feasibility of consolidating these PSAPs. The findings are that consolidation of PSAPs and dispatch services among the participating entities would not be feasible if the decision is made purely on costs. However, a consolidated PSAP would reduce the duplication of services and redundant capital projects. This in turn would free up funds to maintain and replace capital items as they expire. Capital costs would also be reduced and evenly distributed for large items from year-to-year. Instead of the duplicate purchase of expensive equipment by several communities, the cost of large capital will be distributed over a larger base of beneficiaries. Centralization will reduce the physical blueprint of dispatch operations which in turn should reduce operating costs such as natural gas, electric, and maintenance. Given the proposed investment in high quality equipment, facilities, and staff, the level and quality of service provided by a consolidated dispatch center should exceed those currently being supplied by these entities.
Repository Citation
Shimek, Daila, "Feasibility Study of Consolidating Public Safety Answering Points in Perry County, Ohio" (2013). All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications. 0 1 2 3 760.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/urban_facpub/760
