Gilpin County
Office of the Sheriff
Bruce W. Hartman, Sheriff
2960 Dory Hill Road,
Black Hawk, Colorado 80422
Admin (303) 582-1060
Emergency 911, Non-Emergency (303) 582-5500
Communications
Map & Directions to the Gilpin County Justice Center
For Emergencies dial 911
For Non-Emergencies dial 303-582-5511
All
Gilpin County Communication lines are Hearing Impaired Compliant.
Communications Supervisor,
Steven
Watson,
swatson@co.gilpin.co.us
Other Important Phone Numbers:
Sheriff’s Office
Administration 303-582-1060
Detentions
303-582-3576
Victim Services
303-582-5926
Black Hawk Police
303-582-5878
Central City
Police 303-582-5411
Road Conditions
303-639-1111
When Do I Call 911?
Anytime you need
the police, fire department or medical / rescue response immediately.
Common 911 Calls
First aid calls
for illness or injury.
Fire, smoke
or noxious odor.
Any act involving
physical violence such as domestic disputes, child abuse or fights.
Traffic
accidents or obstruction of traffic.
Where Does The Call Go When I Dial 911
When you
dial 911, the call goes to your local law enforcement / fire department
communications center. With the help of US West and the use of special routing
codes, your call is sent to the proper jurisdiction that you are calling
from. If you have knowledge of an emergency occurring in another city
other than Gilpin County, we will either assist in directing your call to the
proper jurisdiction or you must dial that agencies 10-digit number directly.
Information Automatically
Displayed When Calling 911
The name of
the phone subscriber or business.
The address
of the residence or business.
The phone
number.
What Information Will I Need To
Give When I Call 911?
We will
verify your name, address and phone number with the information we receive on
the computer. We will also need to know the nature of your call.
For Crimes:
Any weapons
involved
The time laps
since the incident occurred.
Descriptions
of people or vehicles involved.
Medical Calls:
Is the person
conscious and breathing?
Is there a
medical history?
Is the person
on any medication?
Dispatchers certified in Emergency Medical
Dispatching can provide medical assistance, such as CPR instructions, until
rescue units arrive on scene.
Tips When Calling For Assistance
Try to
remain calm and speak slowly. Explain your request in one short
sentence. Let the dispatcher ask you questions and remain on the line
until you are told to disconnect.
What Should I Do If I Mistakenly
Reach 911?
Please
stay on the line so we can verify whether or not you have an emergency.
If we are unable to determine if an emergency exists, we will send an officer
to check your welfare. The most common reasons 911 is accidentally dialed
are: Children playing with the phone; misdials; and cordless phones with
low batteries.
After We Receive Your Call
All calls are prioritized. For
example, calls that are a threat to someone’s safety are handled before reports
that are no longer in progress. Customer care and service are a priority
and we will handle your call as soon as possible,
however, depending on the number and type of calls we have, your call may be
delayed.
What are Gilpin County Radio Frequencies?
Gilpin Blue - 154.860
Gilpin Red - 153.845
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