The Dispatchers also documents the time arrived and cleared. Following the call, the officer completes a Field Report that is later entered into the computer by the Dispatcher. We also keep on file the Townships dog licensing records. Each message is issued a corresponding number that is required to be documented. Teletypes are issued to alert other police agencies of crimes and criminal information, stolen vehicle and property, wanted persons, general police business and police information.
Dispatchers also monitor the detainee on closed circuit television monitors.
The detainee's condition, time of the physical check and the initials of the Dispatcher is documented in the log. Once completed they forward to the Dispatcher to be filed. When the owner has corrected the violation, they report to police headquarters with the necessary paperwork and information. The Dispatcher reviews all information, and if the documents are in order the Dispatcher releases the vehicle. This is a civil defense type test that is performed periodically.