Our Mission is to provide administrative support for the emergency response notification system (911) that is available to those in need of emergency services within Greene County.
Springfield / Greene County 911 Emergency Communications
The Greene County Commission established the Greene County E9-1-1 Telephone Advisory Board in 1992. The Board is comprised of nine (9) members, appointed by the Greene County Commission, to serve for three (3) year terms.
The 911 Advisory Board meets every second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. on 2nd floor conference room of . The meetings are posted on both the City of Springfield and Greene County's websites, in addition to being posted on various bulletin boards in the government complex. Upon recommendation of the 911 Advisory Board the Greene County Sheriff's Office Emergency Communications and Springfield Emergency Communications centralized into one location effective July 14, 2002.
Effective October 6, 2013, upon recommendation of the 911 Advisory Board, the City of Republic Communications Department consolidated with the Springfield-Greene County 911 Emergency Communications Department resulting in all 911 calls for Greene County being answered in one location.
Special and Functional Needs Form
Functional Needs Important Information and Instructions
911 Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
911 Advisory Board Members
David Pennington , Chair (Springfield Fire Department Representative) 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Center Meetings held 3:00 pmthird Wednesday each month
330 W Scott St
Springfield, MO 65802
Christopher J. Coulter AICP,Vice Chair (Greene County Commission Representative) 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Center Meetings held 3:00 pmthird Wednesday each month
330 W Scott St
Springfield, MO 65802
Jamie Kilburn , (Springfield Fire Department Representative) 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Center Meetings held 3:00 pmthird Wednesday each month
330 W Scott St
Springfield, MO 65802
Paul Williams ,(Springfield Police Department Representative) 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Center Meetings held 3:00 pmthird Wednesday each month
330 W Scott St
Springfield, MO 65802
Jim C. Arnott , (Greene County Sheriff’s Office Representative) Sheriff Jim Arnott 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Center Meetings held 3:00 pmthird Wednesday each month Sheriff Arnott was first elected Sheriff of Greene County in November, 2008 and then re-elected to a second term in 2012 and a third term in 2016. During Sheriff Arnott's 20 plus year career at the Greene County Sheriff's Office, prior to serving as Sheriff, he served in the capacity of Reserve Deputy, Patrol Deputy, Detective, Detective Sergeant, Detective Lieutenant, CID Captain and Chief Deputy. Sheriff Arnott is also holds a BS in Criminal Justice from Columbia Southern University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. As a member of the Greene County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Arnott has accumulated a long list of specialized education and training in law enforcement, investigations, weapons and tactics. Sheriff Arnott is an instructor at the Drury Law Enforcement Academy. Sheriff Arnott's responsibilities include but are not limited to the patrol of Greene County's unincorporated areas, the patrol of County roads and highways, inmate housing, serving of civil process, investigation of crimes and courtroom security. Unlike the municipal law enforcement agencies, the Sheriff has jurisdiction in all areas of the county including the cities within Greene County. The Greene County Sheriff's Office has an operating budget of over 43million dollars and employs 621 full-time personnel with 46 Reserves and over 200 Citizen Volunteers.The jail houses an average daily inmate population of over 900. The Sheriff’s Office oversees protection of 670 square miles. Sheriff Arnott's accomplishments during his tenure include but are not limited to:
330 W Scott St
Springfield, MO 65802
Charlie Denison , (Member-at-Large Representative) 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Center Meetings held 3:00 pmthird Wednesday each month
330 W Scott St
Springfield, MO 65802
Larry Woods , (Greene County Municipality Representative) 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Center Meetings held 3:00 pmthird Wednesday each month
330 W Scott St
Springfield, MO 65802
Collin Quigley , (City of Springfield Representative) 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Center Meetings held 3:00 pmthird Wednesday each month
330 W Scott St
Springfield, MO 65802
Sarah Schrader , (Springfield Business Representative) 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Center Meetings held 3:00 pmthird Wednesday each month
330 W Scott St
Springfield, MO 65802
Next Meeting
07/17/24 Advisory Board Meeting