DU-COMM now accepts texts to 9-1-1 from individuals who need immediate assitance but can’t talk to a telecommunicator.

Administrative Offices

420 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 260-7500
Fax: (630) 221-1591

For Police, Fire, or Ambulance

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August 18, 2026

DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) is an intergovernmental agency which provides 9-1-1, public safety dispatch, and other public safety communications services to forty-five (45) member police and fire agencies in DuPage County. These services include weather monitoring and activation of severe weather sirens when appropriate.

At approximately 3:00am on August 18th, a member of DU-COMM staff attempted to conduct a planned test of the weather siren activation systems. These tests are designed to assess the functionality of the technology without activating the sirens. 

During the test, the staff member accidentally activated the sirens. As soon as the error was realized, DU-COMM staff deactivated the sirens. 

DU-COMM recognizes and appreciates the trust its member agencies and the public place in us, and we regret that our error caused unnecessary interruption or confusion. We sincerely apologize.

Welcome to DuPage Public Safety Communications,

proudly known as DU-COMM.

 50

Years of Service!

About Us

Who Are We?

DU-COMM is an intergovernmental agency formed in 1975 to provide public safety communications services to Police, Fire, and EMS agencies.

Today, DU-COMM serves forty-five (45) agencies in DuPage County and is one of the largest consolidated 9-1-1 centers in Illinois.

Looking for a Career in 9-1-1?

DU-COMM may be the right place for your career if:

* You crave a fast-paced multi-tasking position that will test your skills and abilities

* You are looking for a rewarding career where you can help the community

* You are looking for an employer who provides stability, great pay and benefits, continuing training, challenges and opportunities

Great Pay & Benefits

No experience necessary; on-the-job, paid Training Academy

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number. It is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, including family, friends, and/or caregivers.
If you are in crisis, please call or text 988, or go to 988lifeline.org/chat to access live chat. You will be connected with a trained crisis counselor who will listen to you, provide support and get you the help you need.

We invite you to explore the Crisis Recovery Center website to learn more about our services, facility, and mission. Center (CRC) website for more information. 

Register for Smart 9-1-1.

No one plans to call 9-1-1, but now you can plan ahead. Sign up for Smart911 and create your own Safety Profile to give 9-1-1 valuable information about yourself, family members, your home, pets and even vehicles that will automatically display on the 9-1-1 call taker’s screen when you make an emergency call. This service is also a valuable tool to be used by Premise Alert Program users. For more information about Smart911, go to Register for Smart911.