From 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026, through 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Dothan Police Communications Center and the Houston County Sheriff’s Communications Center managed a combined total of **1,206 calls for service**. Of those calls, **569 were emergency 911 calls**, reflecting the vital role of both communications teams in providing prompt, professional support to the community.
For perspective, during the same 24-hour period the previous week, both agencies handled a combined total of **161 calls**. This significant increase underscores the exceptional volume and intensity of activity managed by our dispatch professionals, whose steady commitment and expertise help ensure that every call receives the attention it deserves.
