The Office of the Sheriff, Ashland County, Ohio

The Communications center for Ashland Combined Dispatch consists of fifteen (15) full-time dispatchers and several part-time dispatchers. The enhanced E-911 telephone service and WE-911 Service (Wireless 9-1-1), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) is used by this agency to assist in efficient dispatching. The Communications Division is responsible for taking calls for service including E-911 calls from the public, other agencies and dispatching the appropriate law enforcement, fire, or medical personnel to handle various situations. This includes Ashland County Sheriff's Office, Ashland Police Department, Hayesville P.D., Mifflin P.D., and Perrysville P.D., Ashland City Fire Department, Village Fire Departments of Hayesville, Mifflin, Nankin, Jeromesville, Ruggles Troy, Savannah, Polk, and Sullivan.

We are proud to say that dispatchers are trained in the Emergency Medical Dispatch whereas they can assist people who call E-911. These dispatchers will follow a flip-chart while asking questions to determine what emergency service is needed. This is an important asset to the community.

Captain Terry A. Hamilton is the 911 Coordinator for Ashland County

Capt.. Hamilton joined the Ashland County Sheriff's Office in 1980 as Special Deputy in 1982 he was placed as the Special Deputy Division Commander, and was Commander of that division for the next 18 years.

Terry was hired full time in 1989 as a Corrections officer, and soon after was placed in the Enforcement Division as a road patrol officer where he went through the ranks to Sergeant and then Lieutenant, and was the shift supervisor.

In 2003 Lt. Hamilton was assigned as Civil Office Commander, and on July 1st of 2003 he was also named 911 Coordinator as well. In 2007 Terry was promoted to the rank of Captain.

Capt. Hamilton is married to Deputy Angie Hamilton, the Ashland County D.A.R.E. Officer.

His hobbies include attending racing events, baseball and softball games, fishing, golfing and traveling.

Capt. Hamilton can be reached by calling

(419) 289-8942 or by E-mail at:

thamilton@ashlandcounty.org

Pam Risner is the Data Entry Specialist for the countywide E-911 system. She is responsible for all data collection and reporting for the entire county. Any questions or concerns regarding 911 service, or copies of reports and tapes should be directed to her. She can be contacted at (419) 281-0219 M-F from 8:00am to 3:00pm. or by E-mail at:

prisner@ashlandcounty.org