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StaffThe DCC administration staff consists of three employees: the Executive Director, the Director of Operations, and the Executive Assistant. Kent Therkelsen Kent Therkelsen, former Eagan Chief of Police, is the first DCC Executive Director and began his duties in June 2006. The Executive Director oversees the strategic direction of the DCC, works with all three committees (Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and the Operations Committee), and develops the DCC annual budget. Diane Lind Diane Lind, former supervisor at the Burnsville Police Department Communications Center, began her duties as Director of Operations on January 1, 2007. The Director of Operations is in charge of DCC daily activities, including direct supervision of the dispatch supervisors. Jennifer Hildebrandt Jennifer Hildebrandt has served as the Executive Assistant since October 2006, providing administrative support to the DCC staff, documenting board and committee meetings, and responding to inquiries from the public, staff and member agencies. On January 1, 2007, the DCC assumed operational responsibility for the 5 existing PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) in Dakota County. The existing staff members transitioned to DCC employment at that time and will continue to operate from the existing PSAPs until the consolidated center is ready for service in the fall of 2007. In mid-2007, the DCC will add two technical support specialists to support the technology systems critical to our 24/7 operations needs. |
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