The Communications Division is the link between the citizens who need law enforcement assistance and the officers who respond to the citizens' requests. Dispatchers are trained to listen to callers, extract specific information about the situation and relay that information as quickly as possible to the officer, all while keeping the safety of the caller and the officers a top priority. Once a call is received, the dispatcher determines what type of crime is occurring and enters the call into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System. The CAD system allows for officers to be dispatched in a timely manner. The CAD system incorporates a geographical street index, warrant checks, call histories, tracking, and statistical reporting used for the purpose of assisting the police department and officers responding to calls for service.