City of Sheridan : Communication Center

Communication Center

Joey Williams, Communciations Supervisor (picture)
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The communications operator is a civilian member of the Sheridan Police Department, and is responsible for providing radio communications for local law enforcement and other emergency services agencies. The Communications Operators are responsible for handling radio traffic, 911 emergency calls, regular phone lines, and some walk-in traffic to the police department.

The Sheridan Police Department Communications Center Operators are well-trained professionals who provide critical service to emergency services. The position is often fast-paced and highly stressful.

To learn about the Training and Certification of Operators, click here.

Primary Agencies Dispatched for:	Secondary Agencies Dispatched for or have contact with:
Sheridan Police Department Sheridan County Sheriffs Office Sheridan Fire and Rescue Dayton Fire and Rescue Story Fire Big Horn Fire Clearmont Fire	Wyoming Highway Patrol/SALECS Sheridan College Police Department DCI (Division of Criminal Investigation) VA Police Department Sheridan County Detention Center Wyoming Girl’s School Sheridan Street and Utility Departments Wyoming Game and Fish Brand Inspectors Sheridan Area Search and Rescue

The Communications Center also has contact with:

Probation and Parole
Department of Family Services
ARC (Advocacy and Resource Center)
Rocky Mountain Ambulance
Memorial Hospital
Decker/Spring Creek coal ambulances
Big Horn County, MT law enforcement and BIA
Air ambulances (Life Flight) from Billings, Casper and Rapid City
City of Sheridan
Montana Highway Patrol
Numerous alarm companies, locksmiths, and towing companies.

Facts:

Number of radio channels monitored: 8

Number of phone lines:

4 Police Department lines
2 Sheriff's Office lines
1 Crime stoppers line
4 Emergency 911 lines
1 Back up 911 line