Dispatch Notify

Notify officers of incoming calls, allow them to attach to them, notify the caller, and route units via GPS in real-time to calls and the lead pursuit officer...all in one!

This submodule:

Activation Guide

1. Download and Install the Resource

This submodule is already enabled by default when installing the Sonoran CAD FiveM resource.

The locations submodule includes required logic to send location data and is already enabled by default. Keep this submodule enabled to maintain functionality.

The call commands submodule includes required logic to create emergency calls and is already enabled by default. Keep this submodule enabled to maintain functionality.

The postals submodule is optional and also enabled by default. Keep this submodule enabled if you wish to include postal code information with emergency calls.

2. Adjust the Configuration

The CAD display settings are stored inside of the /configuration/dispatchnotify_config.lua file.

3. Ensure Players are Linked

Ensure the players have already linked their CAD for this integration to work.

Configuration

Review the dispatchnotify_config.lua file to configure the submodule to behave how you like. The file is well documented. Please review all the settings!

Dispatch Notify no longer has its own per-submodule notification selector.

All user-facing FiveM notifications are now configured in /configuration/config.json with notificationSystem.

Supported values:

  • auto

  • ox_lib

  • lation_ui

  • pnotify

  • chat

auto resolves in this order:

  1. ox_lib

  2. lation_ui

  3. pnotify

  4. chat

dispatchnotify_config.lua
Config Value
Description

enableUnitNotify

Enable incoming 911 call notifications

emergencyCallType

Specifies what emergency calls are displayed as. Some countries use different numbers (like 999)

civilCallType

Specifies non-emergency call types. If unused, set to blank ("")

dotCallType

Some communities use 511 for tow calls. Specify below, or set blank ("") to disable

respondCommandName

Command to respond to calls with

enableUnitResponse

Enable call responding (self-dispatching)

If disabled, running commandName will return an error to the unit

dispatchDisablesSelfResponse

If a dispatcher is detected to be online, automatically disable the response command.

dispatchDisablesUnitNotify

If a dispatcher is detected to be online, automatically suppress incoming 911 call notifications to units.

enableUnitNotifyToggleCommand

Enable an in-game command to override unit 911 notifications

unitNotifyToggleCommand

In-game command to override unit 911 notifications

unitNotifyToggleAce

Ace permission allowed to use the command. Leave blank ("") to allow anyone to use the command

enableCallerNotify

Enable "units are on the way" notifications

notifyMessage

NotifyMessage: Message template to use when sending to the player

You can use the following replacements:

{officer} - officer name

incomingCallMessage

How should officers be notified of a new 911 call? Parameters: {location} - location of call (street + postal) {description} - description as given by civilian {caller} - caller's name {callId} - ID of the call so LEO can respond with /r911 {command} - The command to use

unitDutyMethod

How to detect if units are online? incad: units must be logged into the CAD permissions: units must have the "sonorancad.dispatchnotify" ACE permission (see docs) esxjob: requires esxsupport submodule, use jobs instead for on duty detection custom: Use custom function (defined below as unitDutyCustom)

esxJobsAllowed

What jobs should count as being on duty?

waypointType

Customise the title of a call made in the CAD postal: set gps to caller's postal (less accurate, more realistic) - REQUIRES CONFIGURED POSTAL SUBMODULE exact: set gps to caller's position (less realistic) none: disable waypointing

waypointFallbackEnabled

Fall back to postal if exact coordinates cannot be found (for self-generated calls)

callTitle

Type of waypoint to use when officer is attached Default: OFFICER RESPONSE

sendNotesToUnits

Enable "the sending of notes to units" notifications

notifyMessage

NotifyMessage: Message template to use when sending to the player

You can use the following replacements:

{callid} - The CAD Call ID

{note} - The Note Added

enableAddNote

Enable "the adding of the notes" notifications

addNoteCommand

Command to add notes to a call with

enableAddPlate

Enable "the adding of plates that are locked" notifications - REQUIRES CONFIGURED WRAITHV2 SUBMODULE

addPlateCommand

Command to add plates to a call with

Commands

In-game commands can be used to

  • /dn respond [id] Respond/Attach to the newly created dispatch call ID

  • /dn notify [on/off/auto] - Toggle chat alerts on, off, or auto (using the configuration file's default)

  • /dn note [text] Add a note to the current dispatch call

  • /dn plate Adds your currently locked license plate number as a note from the Wraith ALPR submodule

  • /dn gps Toggles on/off automatic GPS routing to the call's postal code

Dispatch Call Responding

1. Civilian Places a 911 Call

This call can be placed from the Civilian menu of the CAD, or via the /911 command in-game, supplied by the callcommands submodule.

2. Officer Attaches to the Call

The unit will see a notification message of the incoming call, complete with the command to run in order to attach.

Primary Unit Tracking (Pursuit)

Dispatch notify can also be used to track the primary unit on a call. This will automatically update the postal code on the dispatch call to the primary unit's current location. This is highly useful for pursuits, where additional units need to catch up and join the chase.

1. Toggle Unit Tracking for the Primary Unit

Dispatchers (or self-dispatch) can set the primary unit to any unit currently attached to the call. The slider next to the Primary Unit box will toggle tracking mode. When enabled, the postal will automatically update based on the primary unit's location and be sent to all attached units.

Troubleshooting

  • No notifications for 911 calls

    • Units must be logged into the CAD (by default) or meeting the requirements depending on how the submodule is configured.

    • Verify /configuration/config.json has the correct notificationSystem value.

    • If notificationSystem is auto, Sonoran CAD will use ox_lib, then lation_ui, then pnotify, then chat.

  • Units do not automatically attach to calls

  • Caller is not notified when units attach to the call

    • If the caller ever leaves the server and rejoins, this feature does not work.

    • If dispatch created the call within the CAD, there is no way to notify a caller.

    • Ensure you are not overriding the 911 command (default /911) with another resource.

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