§ 39-21-1. Legislative findings.
It is hereby found and disclosed that:
(1) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system is a feasible service and would be beneficial
for the citizens of Rhode Island;
(2) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system employs features that contribute to the protection
of life and property and add to the operational efficiency of various public safety
agencies;
(3) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system affords our residents a more simple and faster
means to request assistance in an emergency and, in addition, ena
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§ 39-21-1. Legislative findings.
It is hereby found and disclosed that:
(1) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system is a feasible service and would be beneficial
for the citizens of Rhode Island;
(2) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system employs features that contribute to the protection
of life and property and add to the operational efficiency of various public safety
agencies;
(3) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system affords our residents a more simple and faster
means to request assistance in an emergency and, in addition, enables the various
agencies to process emergency calls in a more efficient manner than at present;
(4) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system benefits are extremely valuable and this
service would be an enhancement to the quality of life throughout our state; and
(5) Changes in consumer habits require that the state E-911 uniform emergency telephone
system take the steps necessary to ensure that its operating capabilities are in line
with new technologies and practices.