Will Higher Service Fees Help Poor 911 Response Times in Denver?

Denver’s 911 system answers calls within nationally accepted response times at just a 73 percent rate, according to a December 2024 audit by the Denver Auditor’s Office. The Denver Department of Public Safety estimates it needs to hire 41 additional full-time employees, but the city's 911 budget was already at risk of falling short by the end of the summer without additional funds…

Will Higher Service Fees Help Poor 911 Response Times in Denver?
Denver’s 911 system answers calls within nationally accepted response times at just a 73 percent rate, according to a December 2024 audit by the Denver Auditor’s Office. The Denver Department of Public Safety estimates it needs to hire 41 additional full-time employees, but the city's 911 budget was already at risk of falling short by the end of the summer without additional funds…