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GA SR900
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Gail Davenport
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate Resolution 900 formally recognizes 9-1-1 and public safety telecommunicators as first responders in the state, requiring they be included in policy considerations regarding first responders
- 9-1-1 telecommunicators are trained as communication officers under the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act (Chapter 8 of Title 35) and serve as the first line of communication for police, fire, and medical emergencies
- Telecommunicators perform critical functions including negotiating with hostage-takers and suicidal callers, coaching callers through first aid during mass casualty events, and collecting information for responding emergency personnel
- The resolution highlights their role in responding to reports of missing, abducted, and sexually exploited children, where their information gathering forms the foundation for effective response
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
9-1-1 and Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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