The TIP line and 860-424-3333 are both answered in the DEP dispatch center in Hartford, they are not answering machines where you just leave a message. I found one call on the computer. That means one call was entered on the system. There may have been other calls and from Jayhova posted, there were as he received a call back. Our dispatch center handles all radio and telephone traffic for us, HazMat, Parks and Forestry (including the forest fire crews), so at times the one or two dispatchers on duty can get overwhelmed with call volume and the info may not make it to the computer.

I followed up with the Head Dispatcher this morning regarding this complaint and he assured me that as soon as an officer is on duty in that area the information will be passed along for follow up.

I'm sorry that we were unable to respond as quickly as you would like, but we are doing the best we can with what staffing we have available.