INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s new hands-free driving law takes effect Wednesday, making it illegal to drive while holding a mobile device, such as a smartphone.
The hands-free law does have one exception. Drivers may hold their cell phones when calling 911.
Governor Eric Holcomb signed the law into effect in March after receiving overwhelming support in both the Indiana House and Senate… READ MORE
Marshall Fire Chief and Saline County Emergency Management Agency Director Tony Day is concerned emergency services are being called out for non-emergencies.
Day said accidentally locking yourself out of your vehicle ordinarily is not an emergency unless under certain circumstances. Day says everyone has to assume the call is an emergency no matter what the caller says because they may be in some kind of duress, and that’s the only way they can get someone to come… READ MORE
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Some Madison leaders hope to change “how and who” responds to 911 calls, assessing which require a police presence.
Alder Arvina Martin of District 11 said she wants to help her community feel more comfortable calling 911.
“We want to make sure that individuals are getting the resources that they need and that we can divert from the criminal justice system,” Martin said.
Four city-county officials are taking the lead in exploring new policing options in Madison, acknowledging officer response isn’t the right fit for every case… READ MORE
AUBURN — The director of DeKalb Central Communications did not get the radio system he wanted last week, and that didn’t change Monday.
The DeKalb County Commissioners did grant one request for director Brian Humbarger on Monday, however.
The commissioners voted to allow two dispatchers per shift to carry firearms at the Central Communications Center north of Auburn… READ MORE
BISMARCK, N.D. – “Janet, on behalf of myself and the North Dakota Highway Patrol we’d like to thank you for over 30 years of service to public safety. We thank you for always having our backs, we wish you good luck in your retirement and we wish you the best,” said a North Dakota Highway patrol officer, “10-4, thank you,” said State Radio communication supervisor, Janey Jacobson-Wentz… READ MORE
