Chattanooga region TDOT and THP combine dispatch centers

[CFD288]

There's not much tech/radio info in this story, thought the southeast Tennessee folks might want to know about this:


Tennessee to co-locate Chattanooga dispatch offices for Highway Patrol and TDOT | Times Free Press

 

[slatescan]

Are they starting to combine dispatch centers ?


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[CFD288]

The Chattanooga combo dispatch went live this past Wednesday. According to the media this is being considered statewide but no timetable was given. I had not heard anything about the Chattanooga combo until the night before they went live.

Scotty

 

[CFD288]

Forgot to add that it was pointed out that the THP dispatchers would have immediate access to the Smartway traffic cameras....so I'm thinking the combo dispatch concept may just be considered for Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis since they have the TDOT Smartway traffic centers.

 

[INDY72]

This is becoming standard in states that have statewide systems and have TMC's... The combining of SP/HP and DOT HAT's dispatch centers allows for pretty much instant interop for these agencies. TDOT's HELP already shares the THP TG's. Here in IN, the Hoosier Helpers, work hand in hand with Indiana State Police, and the TMC's are co located with ISP Dispatch Centers allowing ISP to have "eye's on" for incidents in many locations.

 

[buddrousa]

I have heard that West Tn is going to have 1 THP Dispatch Center that also shares as the TDOT Dispatch Center also not sure of the date just heard this was in the works

 

[776]

They are closing the Cookeville THP Dispatch and dispatching the Cookeville District out of Chattanooga. All the dispatcher had a choice of going to Chattanooga or finding a new job.

776

 

[SCPD]

I agree it's becoming more common and many will push public works away from the police and fire but majority are combining dispatch centers, having another's talkgroups or frequencies even if encrypted. It's becoming more specially in area prone to natural disasters and extreme weather happenings.

 

[slatescan]

They are closing the Cookeville THP Dispatch and dispatching the Cookeville District out of Chattanooga. All the dispatcher had a choice of going to Chattanooga or finding a new job.



776

That stinks. They should be dispatch out Nashville at least. Nashville is closer then Chattanooga.


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[zachgallop]

At the Knox County 911 center they have acess to the Smartway Camreas and can control them. Not sure about the Highway Patrol Headquarters in Knoxville.

 

[INDY72]

Considering that many DOT's do a LOT of Public Safety tasks, I still ponder why anyone would consider them Public Works agencies anymore. They do Law Enforcement, Emergency Assistance Services, Disaster Services, among other things on top of basic transportation systems maintenance. Of course, in most states now, they don't even do actual construction anymore. That is all now done by private commercial contractors that win the bidding processes. So it does make a lot of sense for DOT's and HP/SP agencies to get even closer together in their work.

 

[jimg]

They are closing the Cookeville THP Dispatch and dispatching the Cookeville District out of Chattanooga. All the dispatcher had a choice of going to Chattanooga or finding a new job.

776

A few weeks ago, I was told that Nashville THP, District 3, is now dispatching for THP Lawrenceburg, District 7.

 

[slatescan]

A few weeks ago, I was told that Nashville THP, District 3, is now dispatching for THP Lawrenceburg, District 7.

That's why i been seeing the lawrenceburg dispatcher on the Nashville THP TGs on pro96com. Thanks for the info.

 

[INDY72]

THP and TDOT TMC's are indeed consolidating dispatch centers, and going to more of an regional theme. At this point they are cutting the number of centers in half. Saving money, but indeed making it "interesting" for those that are employed as dispatchers. Once we know how it all will end up, I can make adjustments to the DB listings to reflect these changes.

 

[buddrousa]

Milf as I understand now D4 and D8 will combine into one Dispatch center but still work as D4 Memphis and D8 Jackson with the ID's Staying 4XXX and 8XXX

 

[INDY72]

Yes the TG's and such will stay same. The old system of 1 center per district is whats going away. Its much more efficient this way.

 

[buddrousa]

I am just not sure where the dispatch center will be either way the ones staying will have a little longer drive to work

 

[fireEmt5281]

Memphis/Jackson Dispatch

The Dist 4 radio room is closing per Dist 4 dispather. Memphis/Jackson dispatch will consolidate with TDOT Jackson, Dist 4 dispatchers will maintain their jobs but have to drive to or move to Jackson. No timetable on when this will occur. Will pass along any update.