Dakota Communications Center

News & Announcements

Mass Telephone Notification System -

In September, 2009 the Dakota Communications Center implemented the CodeRed© high speed notification system designed to quickly notify the public of emergencies that may affect their health, safety or welfare. The system sends recorded messages to targeted areas within the County at the rate of up to 60,000 calls per hour. Examples of notification events are hazardous material spills, pandemic outbreaks or missing persons. All areas of Dakota County are covered by the system.

The system uses the 9-1-1 data base and other sources for its notification lists, but no one should assume that their information is included. For more information and access to self registration, click on the "CodeRed" logo below or the "Emergency Notification" tab at the top of this page.

add your contact information to our emergency notification system

Employment -

Dakota Communications Center accepts applications for the position of dispatcher on a continual basis. When positions become available, all applications received will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of their status.

Please refer to the careers page for the position description and application.

Dakota Communications Center

Mission Statement

The mission of the Dakota Communications Center is to serve and protect public safety by providing a vital communications link between the community and their public safety responders. We recognize both as our customers.

In furtherance of our mission, we are committed to:

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The Dakota Communications Center (DCC) is a joint safety project established by a partnership between 11 cities and Dakota County.

The (DCC) provides centralized state-of-the-art 911 and emergency dispatch services (police, Sheriff, fire, emergency medical) effectively, efficiently, and at a lower cost to taxpayers in all Dakota County cities and townships.

The partnership among the 12 Members began in late 2005. Members followed an aggressive schedule, which resulted in the opening of the DCC facility in December, 2007.

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