Greenville County Sheriff's Office Communications Page

Communications

The Uniform Patrol Division is also responsible for the Communications Section. This section, more commonly known as Dispatch, receives all calls for service and 911 calls for Greenville County. The Communications Section serves as a lifeline for deputies on the street by providing updated information on calls for service.

The Greenville County Sheriff's Office Communications Center serves as the primary PSAP (Public Service Answering Point) for all emergency and non-emergency calls for the citizens of Greenville County. Not only are calls for service requested for Law Enforcement, but for EMS and Fire Departments as well. All calls are screened carefully to insure that proper assistance is directed to the callers need.

In 2007 the 50 members of our Communications staff yielded to 784,786 calls that were processed throughout the county. Communications is affectionately known as the "Heartbeat" of the Sheriff's Office. They are the first to know when incidents occur, and are the first to insure that Deputies are dispatched.

Reverse 911 became an issue with high demands from our citizens. The Sheriff's Office has become a member of REACH SC through the Emergency Management Office. This program allows Communications personnel to notify the public with important information concerning emergency issues in their areas and communities.