Awards and Accreditations
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Section strives to provide quality customer service and care. In 1999, the Communications Section became the 31st agency in the world to reach accreditation in Emergency Medical Dispatch. In following years, the center sought and achieved recognition for its innovative teaching, training and community support. Our personnel have received awards for their professional, compassionate support of our community.
1999 NAED Accreditation (EMD)
2000 NENA Center of the Year
2000 Sheriff’s Office Unit Commendation
2000 CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation
2001 NENA Center of the Year
2002 APCO Center of the Year
2002 EMD Agency of the Year
2002 EMD Agency of the Year
2005 Plains to Peak Dispatcher of the Year
2006 El Paso/Teller County E911 Telecommunicator of the Year
2007 Plains to Peak Dispatcher of the Year
Commendations