Operation of Computer Aided Dispatch used for every call, report, tow-in, warrant, protective and no cantact order received into the sheriff's office. Besides aiding in law enforcement the county dispatch is also assigned to handle medical and fire emergencies. This training provides life saving information that can be given over the phone in the first few vital minutes until help arrives. Vigo County utilizes Enhanced 911, enhanced allows information of the address, telephone number, any special instructions given to the 911 office, and the owner of that line to be displayed on the CAD, as well as the address to automatically come up on a computer mapping system. Fire, and emergency medical coverage is satisfied with 13 volunteer departments, with 17 stations throughout Vigo county.
Response is determined by townships, with mutual aid response set by protocol.
Short simple questions are asked to determine which ambulance will be needed by an EMD protocol, and what should be done until help arrives. Furthermore, Communication officers are responsible for monitoring security entrances, and video monitors of the cell blocks in the jail.