Lorain County experiencing critical shortage of 911 dispatchers

In an emergency, 911 dispatchers are a lifeline. They feed crucial information to the community and first responders.

But, in Lorain County, they're in great need of the very heroes that keep the public safe.

"They need more help. They need more support, they need more personnel," said Dan Ozbolt, with the Fraternal Order of Police and Ohio Labor Council.

Full details on the Lorain County dispatcher shortage: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/loc... --

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