SDSU Police Department

University Police

Communications Center Dispatchers

The Communications Center is the hub and heart of the San Diego State University Police Department, where POST certified dispatchers receive emergency and non-emergency calls. To maintain constant radio contact with University Police Officers, the center is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. We have two, full-time, lead dispatchers; and five, full-time regular dispatchers, whose duties include:

1. 911 emergency calls
   
   
2. Duress phone calls
   
   
3. Emergency elevator phone activations
   
   
4. Non-emergency calls
   
   
5. Radio dispatching of patrol officers, parking officers, and community service officers
   
   
6. Walk-up service window
   
   
7. Monitoring and inquiring the campus card access system
   
   
8. Monitoring the campus fire alarm system
   
   
9. Accessing, inquiring and updating several law enforcement database systems

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Non-emergency services provided:

1. Vehicle impound release
   
   
2. Vehicle battery jumpstart
   
   
3. Authorized room unlocks
   
   
4. After-hours escort requests  — call 594-6659 before 11 p.m.; or 594-1991 after 11 p.m.
   
   
5. Maintenance problems  — call 594-4754 before 4:30 p.m.; or 594-1991 after 4:30 p.m.

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Reporting an Emergency or Crime

See, how to report an emergency or crime, Frequently Asked Questions.

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