Approve 3-year contract for automated text response system for police calls
$165,000
In Plain English
The police communications center currently handles all citizen calls manually. SPIDR Tech software automatically sends text updates to people who call 911 or the non-emergency line. If approved, residents receive status updates about their police reports via text message. The 3-year contract costs $165,000 total.
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