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Big Spring PD non-emergency lines down during phone system upgrade
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katelyn Carlock , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The 911 system is still operational, and people with emergencies should continue to use it. In Big Spring, a phone upgrade is underway at the police department.
In Big Spring, a phone upgrade is underway at the police department. This has resulted in the non-emergency lines being out of service. For now, residents can use alternative numbers for non-urgent matters.
Emergency services are unaffected by this disruption. The 911 system is still operational, and people with emergencies should continue to use it.
Further information about the phone upgrade and when regular services will resume is available from the Big Spring Police Department. They will provide an update once the work is completed.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
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