Behind the Scenes at Temple Station Dispatch At Temple Sheriff’s Station, our dispatch center is the backbone of our operations. Depending on the shift, dispatch may be staffed with one dispatcher, two call takers, and one watch deputy. These positions may be filled by dedicated law enforcement technicians or deputy sheriffs. All 911 and business lines come directly to Temple Station. At times, due to system limitations, our dispatch center may also receive 911 calls intended for neighboring agencies such as the San Gabriel Police Department, Monterey Park Police Department, or Arcadia Police Department. Regardless, our team works quickly and professionally to ensure callers are connected with the appropriate resources. Temple Station call takers gather critical information, enter calls for service, and route them to dispatchers, who then send the call directly to a Temple Station deputy’s patrol vehicle via their MDC (mobile data computer). Dispatch also coordinates additional reso...