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Dispatch Center - 911 and Communications

Rangely Dispatch Personnel

Dispatcher Zack Bean

 

Zack Bean

Dispatcher Zack Bean moved to Rangely in 2005 from the state of Ohio.  He joined the Rangely Dispatch in 2019. He loves Rangely and has found the residents of Rangely wonderful to be around. 

Dispatcher Bean enjoys spending his free time playing games with friends and family, whether it be board games, video games, tabletop RPGs, or even just hanging out and chatting.  Zack says, “being able to help this wonderful community, which has always been very supportive and encouraging of me as an individual, has brought me great joy.”

He attended Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely where he received an Associate of Arts Degree. Since joining the Rangely Dispatch he has received numerous trainings to assist him with providing the best service to the Town of Rangely in the Dispatch Center; including call taking techniques, Police Legal Science trainings, Emergency Medical Dispatch training, FEMA trainings, NASFM pipeline incident trainings, and more.

 

Dispatcher Dylan LeBleu

Dispatcher Dylan LeBleu is a Rangely native who joined the Police Department in October of 2022. Dylan attended Rangely High School where he discovered his love of sports, playing multiple sports including baseball and basketball. He continued his baseball career at Colorado Northwestern Community College where he also pursued his interest in law enforcement studying criminal justice. 

Dylan is a sports enthusiast. In his free time he plays cornhole in a local league, playing with semi- professional “tossers” in Oklahoma. He also enjoys watching all the Colorado professional sports teams.

Dylan loves giving back to the community.  He assists with coaching the High School baseball team and like a true Rangely native his other hobbies include hunting with his brother and off-roading.

In the future Dylan hopes to continue his education by pursuing a career in law enforcement as an officer. He is interested in being part of a K9 team and hoping to one day be a handler.

Dispatcher RaeLynn Norman

Dispatcher RaeLynn Norman is employed as a 911 Dispatcher for the Rangely Police Department.  She started her career with the Town of Rangely in April 2024, after receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps. 

Dispatcher Norman is trained as an Emergency Services Dispatcher and is certified by the State of Colorado.  She is also a Notary Public.  She is currently training to complete all certifications. 

She grew up in Rangely and has been involved with the community since she was a small child. In her off time, Dispatcher Norman loves going to the gym, exploring the country with her dog, reading, and being with her daughter. Dispatcher Norman has always loved the small-town community she grew up in and is happy to return and work in public services again. 

Dispatcher Norman was a Military Police Officer in the Marines for three years. She worked as a patrol officer and trainer in Camp Pendleton. After working Law Enforcement in the Military, Dispatcher Norman is excited to continue assisting Officers and working in a public service capacity. 

Looking to the future, Dispatcher Norman hopes to refine her dispatching skills before moving on to the EMT Academy. She hopes to continue to serve the Rangely community as a Dispatcher, and eventually as an EMT. 

 

Rangely Dispatch and Communications Center

We maintain a modern, 24-hour 911 Dispatch and Communications center.

The following emergency services are provided:

  • Police
  • Fire
  • Ambulance
  • Public announcements by a staff of five civilian employees.

When Calling 911, be prepared to provide Dispatch with the following:

  • Name
  • Address or Location
  • Your Contact Telephone Number
  • Type of Emergency
  • Any related information e.g. Injuries, Weapons, Is the suspect still on scene
  • Nearest intersection or any other information that will assist officers

GENASYS - RIO BLANCO COUNTY ALERTS

The Rangely Police Department and the Rio Blanco County Sherriff's Office will be implementing a new Emergency Notification System through Genasys. To Sign up for the Alerts in Rangely and Rio Blanco County please register through the link below. If you have any questions, please call the RPD at (970) 675-8466. Thank you.

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