Reverse 911 & Guardian Calling (11/16/2006)
Bristol
Tennessee 911 announced on Thursday, November 16, 2006 that Reverse 911 and Guardian Calling services have been
implemented in the City of Bristol Tennessee. These systems will allow the 911 Center to provide better emergency
notifications and check the welfare of citizens of Bristol who are home bound, medically or physically challenged, or
who are in high-risk situations on a regular basis.
Reverse 911 is a patented notification system
manufactured by Sigma Communications. This interactive community notification system is used effectively in thousands
of communities to dramatically improve the lines of communication to the general population and targeted groups of citizens.
The system will provide the community with timely and immediate notification of crucial information in times of crisis and
emergencies such as natural disasters, missing children, and criminal activity.
What is Guardian Calling?
An
automated system that allows the 911 Center to check the welfare of senior citizens, home bound individuals, person with major
health issues or disabilities, those in high risk situations, and others by scheduling automatic "check the welfare"
calls.
The "check the welfare" calls are sent on pre-defined days and times to individuals or businesses
to check on the recipients and receive feedback. If the recipient does not respond properly, the system will notify
concerned parties that a follow up is required. These calls can be sent by voice or TDD/TTY.
How can I or
a loved one be included in the Guardian Calling?
Click on the link below!
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Tennessee Passes New Law for Nuisance 911 Calls 07/20/2007
The Tennessee legislature recently passed a new law regarding false or abusive calls to 911. Here is
the new law:
Public Chapter No. 480 - An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-86-316, relative to increasing
the penalty for certain types of non-emergency 911 calls.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF
TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-86-316, is amended by designating the existing
language as subsection (a) and by adding the following new subsections:
(b) (1) An aggravated 911 non-emergency
call is a non-emergency 911 call as described in subsection (a) of
this section where:
(A) a single caller makes such non-emergency 911 calls in an offensively repetitious manner;
(B) the non-emergency 911 call
creates a delay in the response to an emergency; or (C) the non-emergency
911 call results in harm to person or property.
(2) An aggravated non-emergency 911 call is a Class A misdemeanor.
SECTION 2.
This act shall take effect July 1, 2007, the public welfare requiring it.
PASSED: June 7, 2007
By making this offense a Class A misdemeanor, the fine can be up to $2500 with a jail
sentence of up to 11 months and 29 days.
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Congratulations!
David Francis
III has joined our staff this month. Mr. Francis has over 10 years experience as a Police Officer but has decided he
wants to pursue a career in Communications. We welcome David to our staff.
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Congratulations to Charlsie Watson!
Charlsie Watson was presented with the Department Lifesaver Award by Chief Blaine Wade at our
June staff meeting. Dispatcher Watson went beyond the call of duty when she received a call concerning
a possible suicide attempt. This call originated out of state and the caller was unable to provide an address or location
for the victim who is a Bristol Tennessee resident. Through dedication and persistence, Dispatcher Watson was able to
locate an address and dispatch emergency units. The victim is alive today because of the efforts of Charlsie
Watson. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!
Current Employment Openings
We currently have no openings in the Communications Center.
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