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Agencies split on draft that would expand municipal role in 911 call distribution; negotiado says 59 municipalities integrated
Summary
In a June 20 hearing on Senate Bill 1360, the Department of Public Safety recommended against the bill as drafted, citing federal and technical constraints, while the Negociado del Sistema de Emergencias 911 said 59 municipalities are integrated, two more are in process, and described the staffing and technical requirements for municipalities to receive 911 calls.
The House committee heard competing views June 20 on Senate Bill 1360, a proposal to amend the law that governs the Puerto Rico Department of Public Safety to clarify municipal participation in the 911 call-receipt and distribution system.
Lic. Omar Arias Nieves, appearing for the Department of Public Safety (DPS), told the committee the current statutory and regulatory framework already contemplates municipal integration but warned the draft could create an automatic entitlement to receive 911 calls without necessary safeguards. "Por ende, en el departamento de seguridad pfablica no favorecemos la aprobacif3n del proyecto de senado trece sesenta,…
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