Windsor police and fire services will now share a 911 dispatch space, both agencies announced Thursday.

The move brings together staff, equipment and technology into a single location, located within the Windsor police dispatch centre, with the goal of improving co-ordination and communication.

“This co-location represents a significant advancement in how emergency services collaborate to keep our community safe,” said Karel DeGraaf, deputy chief of operational support for the Windsor Police Service.

“The integration of our technologies enhances situational awareness while maintaining the independence of each service.”

It also comes ahead of emergency services’ transition to “next generation 911” services, or NG 911. It’s an internet based service, and Windsor is one of 26 in Ontario t

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