Lake County leads multi-city 911 dispatch consolidation into next stages; Sheriff’s Office to remain separate due to logistical concerns

A multifaceted emergency services consolidation is underway in Lake County, joining a dozen municipalities’ dispatch centers with the goal of providing quicker response times and more effective emergency services.

For over a decade, Lake County has been planning the consolidation of regional 911 services. Eventually, local 911 authorities, known as Emergency Telephone System Boards (ETSBs), will consolidate into a joint board, and regional Public Safety Answer Points (PSAP) will merge to form LakeComm...