 The 911 Call Center for the Beltrami County Sheriff's Department will soon see changes to its staffing. The department told the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners today that it needs to restructure staff positions to better serve the community. By using a budget surplus from the Merge of the Emergency Management Director and Communication Supervisor positions, the department can convert many of its part-time to full-time positions while staying within budget. The division would shrink from 14 to 13 employees, but another team leader position would be at it. Having enough staff, it allows for better flexibility in covering a 24-7 schedule. We don't have the luxury of some businesses or other organizations where you can run one short. You can't run one short in a 911 communications center. Somebody has to be there to answer the phones. The department says many of the current part-time staff are already working full-time hours. The change would help reduce overtime pay. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.