9-1-1 Communications Center

Edina's 9-1-1 Communications Center operates 24 hours a day, seven days per week, handling thousands of phone calls and radio transmission each year.

This unit dispatches police, fire and emergency medical service units for the cities of Edina and Golden Valley, as well as other City services such as animal control and public works emergencies. Dispatchers are also instrumental in coordinating combined response efforts between other local and State law enforcement agencies.

Edina dispatchers have a broad knowledge of issues, such as law enforcement, fire-rescue, medical triage, radio operations and computer technologies. They have the ability to multi-task and prioritize changing situations.

Interesting Facts

  • Each Edina dispatcher has an average of over eight years of experience.
  • The training program to become an Edina dispatcher is a minimum of 6 months.
  • Every Edina dispatcher is certified in CPR and Emergency Medical Dispatching.

The job is difficult and stressful, but the teams at the center remain calm and efficient. For more information, contact Laurene Draper at 952-826-0475.

Interested in becoming a 9-1-1 dispatcher? See what it takes to work in Edina's 9-1-1 Communications Center.

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9-1-1 Tip

Help us use our public safety resources efficiently by reducing 9-1-1 misdials. Lock your cell phone's keypad to prevent pocket dials!

Government Corner

Under state law, a city with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and salaries of its three highest-paid employees. As of Jan. 1, 2013, those positions in Edina are City Manager, $156,043; Police Chief, $129,958; and Director of Engineering, $129,958.

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The City of Edina
4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424
mail@EdinaMN.gov 952-927-8861

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