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A Quick Lesson in Using 9-1-1(PDF)
The Lexington County Communications Center strives to utilize a team of professional Telecommunicators who provide excellent customer service to any person needing assistance. The core values of our mission statement are professionalism, courtesy and respect.
To be recognized as a trusted and respected agency by those we serve and our peers.
Assist all citizens and visitors by answering emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching, and maintaining records. Provide medical pre-arrival instructions to assist callers in giving help to the sick and injured before medical personnel arrive.
Rave: The Rave 911 Suite provides 9-1-1 teams and first responders with the critical capabilities needed to increase situational awareness, handle emergencies quickly and improve outcomes with.
SMART911: Welcome to Smart911, Lexington County!
We are excited to introduce Smart911 to our community! Smart911 allows you to create a personal safety profile that provides vital information to our 911 dispatchers in case of an emergency.
By creating a Smart911 account, you can:
Your Smart911 profile can include as much or as little information as you choose, and it will automatically display to our dispatchers when you call 911, enabling them to assist you more effectively.
Create your Smart911 account today by visiting Smart911 Registration. Take control of your safety and help us serve you better!
CodeRED: With CodeRED, state and local agencies can deliver geo-targeted, time-sensitive information to individuals who have registered to receive alerts. Notifications can be sent via email, SMS, voice, mobile app push notifications, IPAWS and more depending on the severity of the situation. Watch our video for an overview of what CodeRED can do for you, your family and your community.
If you need an officer for a non-emergency response, please contact your local law enforcement agency by calling their published telephone number.
If you call 9-1-1 and do not have an emergency, please tell the operator. If you do not speak with an operator to tell us you don't have an emergency, we will have to send a Police officer to make sure. If we send help where no help is needed, we may not have units available to respond to real emergencies.
Sharmel Miller, Chief of Communications
Phone: (803) 785-8180
Angie Gunter, Deputy Chief of Communications
Phone: (803) 785-6193
Joseph Campbell, Deputy Chief of Communications
Phone: (803) 683-1538
Maureen Sferra, Senior Administrative Assistant
Phone: (803) 785-2366
Melissa Patrick, Training Coordinator
Phone: (803) 206-4096
Shawntiki Benson, Accreditation Manager
Phone: (803) 785-8614
Melissa Drafts, Compliance Manager
Phone: (803) 785-8613