The Communicator! Notification System

The Prairie Village Police Department has added The Communicator! notification system to its emergency communications network.

Q. What is The Communicator?
A. The Communicator is a high-speed notification system capable of notifying Prairie Village residents of a potential threat to public safety in a matter of minutes.

In addition to providing emergency notifications, The Communicator can also notify residents of lost children, endangered adults, or criminal activity in their neighborhoods. Residents can then assist police in locating the missing parties or by notifying the Police Department of suspicious activity.

Q. How does the system work?
A. The Communicator operates on published telephone numbers only. These numbers are programmed into the mapping software. When an area of the map is highlighted, the system will deliver a pre-recorded message to telephone numbers located in that area. This will include residences, businesses, and schools, ANY published telephone number. If you have a non-published number, your information will not be in the computer, and you will not receive a call.

The use of The Communicator will be strictly limited to only send you messages regarding public safety. It is not meant to relay non-essential messages.

Q. What do I do when I receive a call?
A. Residents are asked to take a few moments and listen to the pre-recorded message. The message will contain important information and instructions. Should you receive a message, and have information for the police, please call 913-642-5151 to inform the dispatcher. If you do not have any further information, contacting the Police Department is not necessary.

Q. What if my number is not published and I want to be notified by The Communicator?
A. If you would like to be included in The Communicator, please contact the Communications Supervisor at 913-385-4620.  Since its introduction in early 2003, over 200 Prairie Village residents have added their non-published phone numbers to the Communicator system.  Download the form.

Q. What if I don't want to be notified by the Communicator?
A. If you would like to be excluded from the Communicator, please send an e-mail to Tim Kobe.

Q. Can the Communicator notify me on my cell phone?
A. Yes! If you would like to receive notifications on your cell phone instead of your home phone, please contact the Communications Supervisor at 913-385-4620.

Q. If I provide a non-published number to the Police Department, will the number be made public?
A. No. All numbers provided will only be used by the Prairie Village Police Department. The list will not be given or sold to any other party(ies) outside of the Department.

Q. Will the Communicator work if I use a special communications (TDD, TTY) device?
A. Yes. The City wishes to ensure that this important service is provided to residents who need special communications in order to receive messages from the Communicator emergency notification system. If you or any other resident are using a special communication service and want to be contacted by The Communicator system, call 913-385-4620. All information submitted will be confidential and used solely for the Communicator System.

For more information about the Communicator, contact the Communications Supervisor at 913-385-4620.