The committee reviewed the Director's report concerning staffing levels and recruitment status. Key discussions included the potential implementation of the Hyper AI call handler platform to improve call volume management and the feasibility of utilizing temporary dispatcher services to support existing staff. The committee also addressed operational policy updates, including new protocols for 911 hang-ups, air medical first responder status, and various radio infrastructure procedures such as encryption capabilities, radio identifier management, and the migration to Zone 3.
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The committee reviewed staffing updates, the status of the 911 grant, and upcoming intergovernmental support agreements. Key discussions included maintaining current dispatch protocols regarding swatting calls, the potential for separate departmental meetings to refine response plans, and a review of the G2 Fire Alerting System, including issues with the unauthorized sharing of dispatch information and the efficacy of the BRYX application. Additionally, the committee received updates on ongoing radio system upgrades and network improvements for various regional public safety agencies.
The board meeting agenda includes a Director's Report, ratification of a previous executive session statutory reference, and consideration of a credit request from Fry Fire regarding a radio tower update. Additionally, the board will review the Fry Fire Subscriber Agreement for the upcoming fiscal year, receive radio technology updates, and hear a report from the Operations Committee.
May 28, 2026·Board meeting
Southeastern Arizona Communications Special Meeting
The board discussed a 911 funding agreement proposal for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, noting a decrease in requested reimbursement compared to the previous year due to corrected service charges. The board held an executive session to receive legal advice on potential litigation after correcting the cited statute code. The Operations Committee reported on the development of a strategic SWOT analysis, proposed the central consolidation and digitization of committee minutes, discussed the need for a designated Public Information Officer, and recommended the creation of a Spillman Integrity Committee to oversee software usage reports.
