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Mission Statement
To provide professional and compassionate 9-1-1 dispatch services in a fiscally responsible manner to the residents, visitors, and businesses of the communities served by the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center.
WSCDC History
The West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center (WSCDC) was formed in May of 2002 when the Oak Park and River Forest 9-1-1 dispatch centers merged. In 2004, the Village of Elmwood Park joined the center. In November of 2014, WSCDC began answering calls for service and dispatching the Park Ridge Police Department. In May of 2017 WSCDC began answering calls for service and dispatching for the Forest Park Police and Fire Department.
Governance
WSCDC is compliant with Part 725 of Title 83 of the Illinois Administrative Code and is authorized to operate a 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Number System and promote the awareness of the system to all potential users. Read more