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The DeMotte Police Department Communications Center is the
hub of the Department. Almost every call, assist or public service is
filtered through the communications officers. They are responsible for taking
complaints and requests for service from the public and seeing that they are
addressed appropriately.
The DeMotte Communications
Officer has the responsibility of dispatching emergency personnel, including
police, fire and EMS. They
are also EMD certified, which means that they are trained to handle medical
emergencies over the phone and to give medical emergency response information
if needed.
The Communications Officers are
responsible for answering incoming 911 calls and dispatching appropriate
emergency personnel. The Enhanced 911 system allows the dispatch center, to
acquire a callers Name, Address, Telephone number and call history at that
phone number, allowing the responding police officers, medical personnel and
Fire Department to respond appropriately and efficiently.
The DeMotte Communications
Officers are certified terminal operators for the IDACS/NCIC
system. The Indiana Data and Communications System
(IDACS) is managed by, the Indiana State Police. It is a computerized law
enforcement communications and information storage and retrieval system. This
system is designed to serve as a tool in providing more effective and
efficient law enforcement for both the citizens of Indiana and, through
interfacing with the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer, and
the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) computer, the
nation as a whole. The system; is comprised of several databases and include;
Wanted files, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle File, and
NCIC files.
Our Full Time Communications Staff:
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Joan Hilton
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Sarah Neff
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Jill Hamstra
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Kim Douglas
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Our Part Time Communications Staff:
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Terri DeBoer
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Danae Render
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Bridget Shouse
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Mike Sayers
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Photos By
Bridget Shouse
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