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Behind the Scenes at 911

Courtesy of 911 Emergency Communications
Zim Schwartze, Director, Springfield-Greene County 911 Emergency Communications

This week on Making Democracy Work, host Leslie Carrier talks with Zim Schwartze, director of Springfield-Greene County 911 Emergency Communications. 

Schwartze unveils new technology and shares insights into the behind-the-scenes operations at the 911 emergency center.

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