§ 33:9105 — Methods

A. The emergency telephone system shall be designed to have the capability of utilizing at least one of the following four methods in response to emergency calls:
(1) "Direct dispatch method", that is a telephone service to a centralized dispatch center providing for the dispatch of an appropriate emergency service unit upon receipt of a telephone request for such services and a decision as to the proper action to be taken.
(2) "Relay method", that is a telephone service whereby pertinent information is noted by the recipient of a telephone request for emergency services, and is relayed to appropriate public safety agencies or other providers of emergency services for dispatch of an emergency service unit.
(3) "Transfer method", that is a telephone service that receives telephone requests for emergency services and directly transfers such requests to an appropriate public safety agency or other provider of emergency services.
(4) "Referral method", that is a telephone service that, upon the receipt of a telephone request for emergency services, provides the requesting party with the telephone number of the appropriate public safety agency or other provider of emergency services.
B. The governing authority of the district shall select the method that it determines to be the most feasible for the district. A district may contract with another communication district to perform all or part of its functions and duties.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1983, No. 550, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1029, §1, eff. July 9, 1999.