dispatcher

Example Sentences

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“My father has been illegally detained,” he told the dispatcher nervously, stumbling over his words.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Alfred told investigators he continued to order Barber to show his hands and reported what was happening back to a police dispatcher, prompting more officers to respond.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Commuting has become so popular as of late that it’s common to hear a dispatcher request that listeners “please leave the call if you are not actively commuting.”

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026

Just before 5 p.m., a dispatcher said that “S1,” referring to the man who left the Ann Arbor-Saline Road address, was at an unknown parking lot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“I won’t if I don’t have to . . .” The dispatcher said, “Sal Bugbee, Buddy Namath, and Ernie Maestas are all on the way.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols