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City attorney to draft ordinance after reports of 911 misuse; police chief flags kids tying up emergency line
Summary
City Attorney Beth Anne Childs reported staff were notified of multiple instances of 911 misuse; law student Dylan said an ordinance will be drafted and brought back to council. Interim Police Chief Kevin Webster confirmed misuse, citing calls from children and a caller asking for a high‑school football score.
City Attorney Beth Anne Childs turned her report over to a law student, Dylan, who told the council staff had been notified of several instances of 911 misuse. Dylan said they are drafting an ordinance to address the problem and will bring it back to the council at the next meeting.
Interim Police Chief Kevin Webster confirmed the issue, citing children using old cell phones that tie up the 911 system and at least one caller who phoned to ask for a high‑school football score. When asked if misuse is a problem, Webster answered "yes," and the council directed staff to proceed with drafting an ordinance for council consideration.
