City of Odessa Police Department - Odessa, Texas

Radio Room in OPD - prior to 1996 - Dispatcher C. Miller Dispatching calls for service was conducted in the basement area of the Odessa Police Department. On September 26, 1996, dispatchers for the Police Department and Fire Department were combined into one unit, moving into the newly established dispatching center located at the Municipal Plaza Building. Today’s center consist of 4 Dispatching areas (2 police & 2 fire), 2 call taking areas and 1 training area. Today’s equipment is the most current state of the art communication system. Utilizing computer technology to assign and track all calls for service. Construction of the new Police Department located at 205 North Grant began in 1982 and was completed in 1983. The current location houses both the Police Department and Municipal Court. Also included is the City Jail which is currently being leased to a private business for housing outside prisoners. Odessa Police Department Motorcycles were removed from service by City Manager Bill Brown. This Unit was first placed into service in October 1939 and removed from service in June 1989, just 4 months short of 50 years. At this time there were 19 Motors in service. Continue to Page 10 [history_10.htm] Site Maintained By Webmaster, City of Odessa Command Staff Photos by Alton's Photography Odessa, Texas Hosted By: City of Odessa Email Webmaster