District Links: Council aims to boost 911 staff via retired police, firefighters; DC laws fall short on illegal firearms, U.S. attorney says; and more

By Chris Kain On Dec 6, 2023 Last updated Dec 6, 2023

The DC Council yesterday approved emergency legislation to help address staffing shortages at DC’s 911 call center by allowing retired firefighters and police officers to work as temporary call takers or dispatchers without reducing their retirement benefits.

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