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An Act To Create Local Options in E-9-1-1 Protocol Mandates
 
CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact certain measures designed to allow for increased flexibility in emergency dispatch protocols. Currently, structured, standardized call-taking processes are implemented to assess a caller's condition, scene information and the appropriate response to dispatch to the emergency. This bill would examine:
1. Whether protocol-based call-taking processes result, in certain instances, in delays in emergency response and the need for additional staffing;
2. The extent to which the use of protocols improves or impedes the delivery of emergency services;
3. Any outstanding issues associated with appropriate and effective training in the use of emergency dispatch protocols; and
4. The costs associated with the implementation of standardized police dispatch protocols that are borne by municipalities.