Ottawa Police Department
Communications Division

The Ottawa Police Department Communications Division, reporting to Communication Manager Diana Stiles, serves as the vital link between the citizens and public safety agencies of the City of Ottawa.  We strive to collect and disseminate all requests for service in a prompt, courteous, and efficient manner for all our citizens.  Through our actions, we help save lives, protect property and assist the public in their time of need.

The Communications Section is comprised of eight full time telecommunicators divided into four shifts.  The telecommunicators dispatch calls for police, fire, and EMS service within the City of Ottawa.  The dispatch center is staffed and in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including all holidays.

• Understanding 9-1-1
• How to use 9-1-1
• 9-1-1 and cellular phone
• 9-1-1 Frequently asked questions
• 9-1-1 Don'ts

For dispatch of public safety emergency services, call:
9-1-1 from within the City of Ottawa
815-433-2131 from outside the City of Ottawa

 

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