police dispatch definition
Dispatchers are also used in the emergency services field, dispatching police, fire and ambulances when someone dials 9-1-1 or non-emergency numbers. Dispatchers are calm, clear and in control, especially in emergency situations. They know the appropriate responses, no matter the situation, whether it's how many trucks to send to pick up materials, or how many fire engines need to respond to a fire. They track and monitor situations by phone and radio, and respond to any situations reported by those in the field.