911 Central Dispatch

Text to 911 Available

Call if you can, text if you can’t. If it is not safe to speak, you may text directly to 911. A dispatcher will respond to determine your location and send help.

Call Processing

Answering all 911 and non-emergency calls within St. Joseph County and providing life-saving instructions.

Emergency Dispatch

Coordinating dispatch for 22 police, fire, and ambulance services across 512 square miles.

After-Hours Link

Providing a reliable answering point for Human Services and Public Works after standard business hours.

Residents Served

Expert Personnel

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Specialized Medical Support

We are striving to develop a database of residents who require specialized life support. This information allows us to prioritize welfare checks during power outages, severe weather, or county-wide emergencies.

Note: Due to HIPAA regulations, we require your explicit written permission to maintain your medical needs in our system.

Department Documents

Group Tours & Questions

To arrange a tour or ask general questions, contact the center at:

(269) 467-4165

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