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WALWORTH COUNTY FIRE / POLICE DISPATCH CENTER
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COMMUNICATIONS
DIVISION
The Walworth County Communications Center is responsible for the
dispatching of Walworth County Sheriff’s Department units, many of
the village and township units, as well as most of the fire and
rescue units not located within the cities of Walworth County.
Communications Officers at Walworth County answer a variety of
calls. From the Enhanced 911 system, assistance can be sent even if
the caller does not know their address, or is unable to speak. The
main telephone lines also are answered by the Communications Center,
requiring Communications Officers to be familiar with all divisions
of the Sheriff’s Department. Many people depend on these officers
for other information not always directly related to the Sheriff’s
Department.
Mobile 9-1-1 callers continue to increase each year as more drivers
carry these telephones with them. A number of reckless and
intoxicated drivers were caught due to reports from cellular
telephones. Citizens received assistance and service more quickly
because of them calling in these situations. Emergency calls range
from the simple cut finger to the person suffering from a heart
attack. These calls, along with the radio communications from the
police squads are given the highest priority. Patrolling squad cars
call in driver’s license, registration and wanted person warrant
checks. Responding to these types of radio calls is important as
they can involve individuals who may pose a serious threat to a
police officer’s safety.
The sixteen full-time Communications Officers are all well trained
professionals committed to providing the best service possible to
all who call in requesting service. Using Computer Aided Dispatch
(CAD), Mobile Data Computers (MDC), State-linked radio systems, and
in-house data systems, Communications Officers are able to provide
quality service that is both efficient and effective in serving the
citizens and guests of Walworth County.
Walworth County now has the capabilities to locate many of the cell
9-1-1 callers with mapping technologies. Although not as accurate as
landline 9-1-1, this service has resulted in several "saves" of
people who were injured and unable to provide their exact location.
In 2008, the Communications Division will incorporate several
upgrades that will allow law enforcement vehicles to communicate
through laptops in the squad cars more effectively. Mapping and
Automatic Vehicle Location Systems will be brought on-line,
increasing officer safety.
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BLOOMFIELD
DARIEN
CITY OF DELAVAN
TOWN OF DELAVAN
EAST TROY CENTER
ELKHORN
VILLAGE OF FONTANA
GENOA CITY
LA GRANGE /
LAUDERDALE
LAKE GENEVA
TOWN OF LINN
VILLAGE OF LYONS
SHARON
WALWORTH
WHITEWATER
VILLAGE OF
WILLIAMS BAY
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