Overview

Robert Stoffel
Director, Robert Stoffel
Sheriff-Coroner Communications Division manages the operation of the 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS) for all local public safety agencies (law enforcement, fire, paramedic, lifeguard) and for general government on a 24-hour basis. Other services include design, installation, maintenance and programming of communications and electronic equipment (microwave equipment; 9-1-1 dispatch equipment; mobile and portable radios; surveillance, alarm, sound, video, and control systems), engineering and frequency management.

Sheriff-Coroner Communications Division consists of 91 personnel organized in six areas that specialize in specific technical applications, including the Radio Service Unit, Sound/Video and Security Systems Unit, Engineering Section, Radio and Microwave Unit and 800 MHz Section. These technical units are supported by the Administrative/Financial Unit and Warehousing Unit. Each section maintains a staff of engineers, technicians and support staff to provide a high level of technical expertise to various public safety functions, including city and county law enforcement, fire services, lifeguard operations, park rangers, public works agencies, paramedics, courts, jails and Probation facilities.

In addition to providing leadership for the Communications Division, the Director is also responsible for overseeing the ongoing operations and system enhancements of the 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS), including development and oversight of countywide communications system policies and procedures and coordination of 800 MHz Governance Committee and User Group meetings.