South Oak Park Court Neighborhood Watch

Tips on Calling Police Dispatch

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TIPS ON CALLING DISPATCH

 

 

Call 911 when there is an emergency. An emergency would be defined as witnessing a crime in progress, to report a fire, or to save a life.

 

NOTE: All cell phone calls are answered by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department. If you need a Milwaukee Police response, immediately ask to be transferred to the Milwaukee Police Department.

 

 

To request a squad to address all other issues call Non-Emergency at #933-4444. Then press #2 to be connected to the next operator.

 

The following are suggestions to assist you in this process:

 

  • Be prepared to provide the following information:

WHERE: Give a specific address, if possible, of the event occurring

WHO: Give a description of the people involved

WHAT: Describe the behavior occurring

 

Dispatchers are trained to ask specific questions, which are passed on to the Responding Officers to assist them when they arrive at the scene.

 

  • When your call is answered, the Dispatcher will always announce their Operator Number. It is recommended that you take note of that number and jot it down.

 

  • Dispatchers are not Police Officers and if you are not receiving the response you are looking for ask to speak to a Supervisor, who is a Police Officer. If you are uncomfortable with that you can hang up and call the Supervisor directly at #935-7471.

 

  • You may call Dispatch and remain anonymous. However, the Operator is trained to ask for your name or a number where you can be reached if they need additional information.

 

  • Please note that your phone number will come up during the call. The Police Officer may call you from the squad; just remind them that you choose to remain anonymous. This is an excellent way to foster relationships with the Squad in your area.

 

 

 

Prepared By: The City Wide Block Watch Council – February 2009

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