Fayetteville, Cumberland County reach deal to combine 911 services
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- After years of planning, Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville have agreed to move forward with creating a joint 911 call center.
A joint resolution was signed Wednesday that lays out a framework. It will be managed by a joint governance board with representation from both governments.
The city and the county will have 60 days to develop an agreement that would establish the details needed for the transition to a unified communications center.
As recently as last month, Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin had expressed concern about the proposed merger, citing a bill in the legislature to address it that he said he believes was rushed.
Now, it appears Colvin's concerns have been addressed.
"Public safety doesn't stop at a jurisdictional line, and neither should our commitment to it. A joint governance model for our consolidated 911 center means the City and County are building this system together, sharing responsibility, expertise and accountability. This is what real partnership looks like," said Colvin and Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere in a joint statement. "Every emergency begins with the same call to 911. Every resident deserves an emergency communications system built on professionalism, trust and accountability."
