UNL Police Communications unit consists of six full time and two part time dispatchers. Often, the public's first contact with UNL Police is with one of these trained dispatchers. After gathering the necessary information, dispatchers use a radio system to detail police officers or Community Service Officers (whichever is appropriate for the situation) to calls for service.

Dispatchers are highly skilled and trained to not only answer calls and maintain contact with officers, but they also monitor the status of officers in the field and monitor activities of other area law enforcement or emergency services near to campus that may affect the University Community. They are also responsible for processing reports, monitoring the NCIC computer, monitoring door and life safety alarms, and maintain department statistics.