The Tunica County Sheriff's Office would like to take the time to recognize our hardworking dispatchers. Our dispatchers serve as a vital link between our officers, the community, EMS, and the fire department. These dispatchers are a critical lifeline to our first responders, and citizens. These unsung everyday heroes are always there to answer the call. Below is a little about what our dispatchers job entails.

 

Dispatchers have challenging and stressful jobs as they handle all 9-1-1 emergency calls, non-emergency calls, and are in constant radio communication with the patrol officers. The officers' safety is their highest priority.

 

When someone dials 9-1-1, it can be a matter of life and death. Some callers can get very emotional and want to tell the dispatchers the whole history that led to the crisis. So, the dispatchers are trained to take charge of the call and know what information the officers, firefighters, and EMS need in responding to an emergency. The dispatchers have to ask specific questions to obtain critical information, such as the exact address or location of an incident and if anyone needs medical help. The dispatchers routes medical calls and reports of any fires to the appropriate fire department.

 

In a medical emergency, our dispatchers keep in close touch not only with the dispatched units, but also with the caller.

Thank you to our Dispatchers:

Director Miriam Crawford-Kimble

Vera Maxwell

Debra Ellington

Nakedria Johnson

Larry Taylor

Jessica Nickson

Frankie Harris

Heather McAvoy

Keanna Smith

Memi Shannon

Dartavious Wilson

Evelyn Paige

Jill Thomas