Upper Peninsula-wide 911 dispatch in the works

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By Tiffany Griffin

Story Created: Jul 2, 2008 at 11:39 AM EST

Story Updated: Jul 2, 2008 at 11:39 AM EST

MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) — Marquette County has approved an agreement to create a regional 911 dispatch authority for the entire Upper Peninsula.

The Marquette County Board approved the interlocal agreement Tuesday, which officials say is a first step that creates a framework for other counties to join.

All 15 counties in the Upper Peninsula can choose to join the authority. Gov. Jennifer Granholm must approve the agreement.

Currently, the U.P. is home to a regional dispatch center at the Michigan State Police's Negaunee post as well as seven 911 dispatch centers run by individual counties.

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