Wyoming Highway Patrol Communications Center

Wyoming Highway Patrol operates a centralized communications center based in Cheyenne. In this center WHP dispatchers make a difference each and every day. WHP dispatchers communicate and coordinate not only the efforts of WHP troopers statewide but also the efforts of a number of other agencies and emergency responders. WHP dispatchers are highly skilled and proficient in the operation of a statewide multi-tower computerized two-way radio network and a multi-faceted, computer aided dispatch system. WHP dispatchers use these and a variety of other resources to:

· Provide a communications link between the public & emergency services

· Ensure officers receive necessary assistance and backup with an emphasis on officer safety

· Process trooper initiated traffic stops and/or any other situations requiring trooper response

· Direct emergency response to motor vehicle crashes and other emergency situations

· Send medical assistance to the injured

· Direct aid to disabled motorists

· Document officer activities and event details

· Provide officers with information from computerized law enforcement files

· Furnish information to other law enforcement, the public and numerous other agencies

Typically no two days are the same for a WHP dispatcher, which certainly provides for a variety within their daily scope of duties.

"WHP Dispatch is a vital link between the public and emergency services, committed to serving with courtesy, professionalism and compassion." --WHP Dispatch's Vision Statement—

State Agency Law Enforcement Communications System

The Wyoming Highway Patrol Communications center is also responsible for providing dispatch services to other agencies via a radio system called the State Agency Law Enforcement Communications System or SALECS. SALECS enables dispatchers to communicate with and dispatch calls to:

· Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation

· Wyoming Game & Fish Department

· Wyoming Outfitter Board

· Wyoming Livestock Agents

· U.S. Bureau of Land Management Law Enforcement

· U.S. Forest Service Rangers

· State Brand Inspectors

· State Park Rangers