Call Statistics

The Edina Communications Center receives thousands of calls every year, nearly 117, 537 in 2014.

Those calls involve collection and assessment of information, specialized computer entry, radio communication and records follow-up by a dispatcher. It is a complex, multi-tasking process, often occurring when a caller is in a crisis situation and/or unable to communicate clearly.

Help us use our public safety resources efficiently by reducing 9-1-1 misdials. In 2014, our dispatchers investigated 4,288 hang-up 9-1-1 calls; the majority are misdials or kids playing with the phone. When 9-1-1 is dialed, the call goes through, even if you hang-up prior to the call ringing, so if you accidentally call 9-1-1, do not hang up. Stay on the line and advise the dispatcher you misdialed. 9-1-1 hang-up calls require the dispatcher to call you back and, if the dispatcher is unable to make contact, a police officer is sent to investigate the call. In a misdial, the officer is not available for actual emergencies for several minutes.

Please monitor children around the phone at home and use the keypad lock feature on your cell phone to prevent it from accidentally dialing 9-1-1 while in a pocket or purse.

In addition to public safety services, the Communications Center is also the City’s after-hours contact for all other services, such as emergency water, sewer or other Public Works problems. Call 952-826-1600 for those concerns. 

Average number of calls per hour in 2013.
Average number of calls per hour in 2013.
Average calls per day in 2013.
Average calls per day in 2013.
Events for Service 2014
Edina Police 49,130
Edina Fire 5,039
Golden Valley Police 18,408
Golden Valley Fire 690
Richfield Police 36,254
Richfield Fire 4,251
Total 117,537

 

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4801 W. 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424

Mail@EdinaMN.gov
General: 952-826-1610
Emergency: 911

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