Communications Bureau

Duties

The Communications Center is the first line responder in emergency calls to the Police Department, handling all the police radio traffic and incoming 911 calls for service. In our commitment to the public and the citizens of Irwindale, we strive to provide a quick, calm and efficient response to the needs of our community, whether it be in an emergency or a routine call for service.

In addition to answering calls for assistance from the public, our dispatchers monitor and maintain communications with the officers in the field, as well as other law enforcement agencies. Dispatcher also conduct computer inquiries for our police officers such as warrant checks, criminal history, and vehicle record checks.