Communications / E911

New Comm Bldg

About Us

Washington County Communications & 911 is located at 2183 Lexington Blvd in Washington, IA. The Communication Center is the lifeline that connects citizens with emergency services. It is the responsibility of the dispatcher to determine the nature and urgency of each call and dispatch the proper response unit as quickly as possible.

Non-Emergency Phone Number

(319) 653-2107

Emergency Phone Number

Dial 911

E911 Commission


Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Sheriff's Office.

Communications Commission


Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:45 PM at the Sheriff's Office.

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

The second full week of April is the time of the year dedicated to recognizing the men and women answering 911 calls in Washington County and across the nation.

Everyone's An Elf Project

The Everyone's An Elf Project was started in 2003 by the "Elves" at the Washington County Communications Center.