The Communications Bureau is led by Director Phyllis Applin who is 28 year veteran of the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  The bureau is made up of 15 full-time and two part-time Telecommunicators, two Senior Civilian Dispatchers and one Technology Specialist.  

 Telecommunicators are responsible for handling all incoming calls and  requests for assistance and dispatching the appropriate police, fire or EMS unit in an efficient, organized and professional manner.