Fiscal Impact Analysis of Consolidating Boston's Emergency Services Communications

The Field Lab partnered with the City of Boston to assess the fiscal and operational implications of consolidating emergency services communications functions.

Project Partner

City of Boston

Project Summary

Students evaluated the potential financial impact of centralizing emergency dispatch services. The analysis included review of staffing models, capital requirements, operating expenditures, and long-term cost projections to inform policy decisions regarding consolidation.

Area of Focus

The team examined cost-benefit analysis of service consolidation, capital investment requirements, operational efficiency, governance structures, and risk considerations related to public safety communications systems.

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