24-hour Emergency Call Taking and Dispatch offered at Pacific County Sheriff's Office South Bend

Provides county-wide emergency communications services to assess and respond to emergencies in Pacific County. Answers 911 calls placed in Pacific County and dispatches the appropriate law, fire and medical services. To text 911 in Pacific County:

• Use a phone with a number from Pacific County (This will not work if the phone's number did not originate in Pacific County.)
• Enter 911 as recipient of the text.
• Text  in  plain English. Don't  use  emotions  or  attempt  to  send  attachments  such  as  video  or  pictures.
• Text must include name, type of emergency, help is needed, and the location where it is needed.  Provide as much additional information as possible within the 140 character limitation.