Central Dispatch/911
Mission Statement
To provide the vital link between emergency responders and our citizens in their time of need.
Dispatchers are the first true responders, we are the first voice you will hear when you have an emergency. Our mission is to provide the vital link between our public safety agencies and our citizens we protect and serve. We strive to ensure the preservation of life and property by treating all of those who use our services with professionalism, courtesy and compassion and by relaying accurate information in a timely and efficient manner. We answer 911 calls and non-emergency calls while dispatching police, fire and EMS for all agencies in Vigo County.
In the early 2000’s then Vigo County Sheriff Jon Marvel and Mayor Kevin Burke consolidated the Terre Haute Police and Fire Dispatch Center, the West Terre Haute Police Dispatch, and the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center to form Vigo County Central Dispatch.
Now operated as a service of Vigo County Government Central Dispatch is responsible for managing all police, fire and emergency medical communications and 911 calls for the entire county. The center managed by a Director and Assistant Director along with shift level supervisors and coordinators of special operations such as IDACS, and currently over 20 full time dispatchers. The center manages over 100,000 calls for service annually.
Contact Us:
You can reach our office by either email at centraldispatch@vigosheriff.in.gov or by phone 812-232-3801.
Copies of 911 Public Records
Members of the public that request 911 Public Records shall submit a request using the link below.
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