The Emergency Dispatch Center is staffed at all times and receives telephone calls for emergency services and dispatches the appropriate response agencies, including local law enforcement, fire department and emergency medical services. When needed, they also dispatch state emergency response agencies and coordinate communication between agencies during emergencies.
In cooperation with neighboring jurisdictions, the Emergency Dispatch Center also answers "rollover" calls for Wayne, Fayette, Franklin, Butler (OH) and Preble (OH) county emergency dispatch. These organizations provide the same backup service for Union County through interlocal agreement.
The Emergency Dispatch Center is authorized by IC 36-8-15 and is funded in part by the County General fund and in part by fees on telephones used in the county and a portion of wireless phone fees as described in IC 36-8-16, IC 36-8-16.5 and IC 36-8-16.6.
The Emergency Dispatch Center is staffed by:
- Jenny Brown (Director)
- Emily Cantrell (Dispatcher)
- Kira Robbins (Dispatcher)
- Amber Rigor (Dispatcher)