(KNZA)--The Brown County Sheriff's Office is now handling dispatch services for the Kickapoo Tribal Police Department and Kickapoo Tribal Fire Department.

According to a release from the Kickapoo Tribe, the switch took place at 11:59 pm. on December 31st.

For non-emergency calls, Kickapoo tribal residents can call Brown County dispatch at 785-742-7125. If there is an emergency, you should dial 9-1-1.

Dispatch services had previously been handled by the Horton Police Department.