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, four full-time regular dispatchers, and one part-time dispatcher whose duties include:

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

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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