A read for dispatchers

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Ok well I would have to say the WE need each other equally. If we arent there to answer the phones and dispatch the calls, they wouldnt have as much to do, though Im sure they would like that. However, if they arent there to answer the radio, you are right we wouldnt have much to do either. However, for units to come on here and say they dont need us because they have a computer is ridiculous! Whether they realize it or not, we ARE their lifeline. No one hears their 1024 buttons but us, no one can see them keying up in the PTT and cant speak but us, no one can override their open mics when need be and get help started but US. Even if their zone partners arent listening for whatever reason, its our job to listen and keep track of them. So yes when the pooh hits the fan, we could be the very one who gets everyone started and ultimately be the deciding factor in saving them. Now, the flip side to that is some of the dispatchers mentioned in here, the ones that are too busy texting or not paying attention, or dont have a clue as to what they are doing. If you are going to be *****y or a pain in the ass, at least be DAMN good at your job. IF I were a unit, I could deal with *****y and 10-8 vs nice/sweet and clueless but hey thats me. I dont think most dispatchers think of it as being on a high horse, I think many of us are just tired of being taken for granted, being unappreciated or mistreated.

Well said :!:
I totally agree

Lets face it most dispatchers are freaking lazy. You have to ask for everything. God for bid they have some forsight and think ahead. All they want to do is sit there and gossip. They hate it when they have to anything more then say 10-4.

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Hey tuffstuff, read the very first post of this topic. In it you will find this EXACT quote:

"LEO's need to realize that they need US, we don't need them. "

So where exactly did I miss the point......?

wrong again we have the same radio and mdt you have. All you gotta do is answer the phone.

And I will not dispute that with you at all. Its one thing to be strong willed and not be a pushover and still be thorough and capable at your job. Its another to be rude and nasty and be an OFFICER SAFETY issue. But for some units to say they DO NOT need us,that is just BS and most units know that. Thats the part I have issue with. Yes you are correct, if they are that bad that they are putting lives at risk, then definitely something should be done. I think I know who one of these girls is, I think she worked at BSO before. Lets just say, IF its the same person, she hasnt changed.

If it wsnt for you, we would get the freaking calls..Hmmmm

Thats funny yes there are some LAZY dispatchers, but there are many more lazy road patrol units. How many times do we have to repeat the whole damn call and even though u have an mdc you still dont get it, write it down or pay attention. If you guys would actually just listen, it would cut down a whole lot of useless chatter and those of u with important 1043 could actually get some air time. You may not want to admit it but you know Im right, how many times have you had the air 1003 for an interior check only to have some dumb ass break the air for his/her case # on their delayed call. Meanwhile most of them didnt bother to write it down when it was given to them or get it off their mdc. Or how many times have you been behind a s/10 occupied and couldnt get on because someone was making the dispatcher 10-09 the whole call again. So dont say we are lazy, its on BOTH sides.!

My God! This is like playtime on the computer. "It's your fault!", "No, it's your fault". Stop passing the blame buck and take responsibility for your actions! If your dispatchers are being rude/lazy the supervisor needs to be accountable. If it's the officers, same accountability! We are all professionals in our chosen areas of Law Enforcement. Most Cops couldn't do the dispatchers job and vice-versa, or don't want to do the others job. Most choose what they want to do and go into that field.
Stop blaming each other and take some actions against those bringing the AGENCY down, after all neither of them would exist but for the AGENCY.

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..LEO's need to realize that they need US, we don't need them.

That thinking is so one-sided, and it is narrow minded as well. Of course we need the officers/deputies! You couldn't DO your job without them. (And no, I'm not "sworn" if you're thinking that.)