State fund helps 911 centers consolidate, with more mergers on the way

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 25, 2026

Words: 617

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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South Dakota has awarded more than $630,000 in the last year to facilitate three emergency dispatch consolidations, using funds from a statewide fee increase on phone lines that lawmakers approved to support efficiency and equipment upgrades.

The consolidations were recommended in a 2025 efficiency report commissioned by the South Dakota 911 Coordination Board. The report recommended the board financially assist consolidation efforts and target consolidations of centers with low call volumes, staffing shortages and high …

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