Receives 911 calls and dispatches the appropriate law, fire and medical services.   Also handles non-emergency public safety requests for service. Also accepts texts from those who are unable to call for disability or safety reasons. Call 911 during a medical, fire or police emergency. Examples include:  - crime in progress or if the suspect is still in area or close by,  - any type of fire,  - any medical emergency including non-injury falls or patient assists,  - power lines down in roadways or areas that people could come into contact with the lines,  - any other life threatening situations (traffic accidents with injuries, etc.).   It is preferred if people call, however, texting is an option for those who may be in situations like:  - the caller is hearing/voice impaired,  - a medical emergency that prevents the caller from talking  - when speaking out loud would put the caller in danger (home invasion, domestic violence, kidnapping, or active shooter),  - any other emergency that makes it impossible to speak out loud.   "Call if you can, text if you can't."