Florida

• Type of program: 911 or general emergency.
• Program name: *FHP (*347).
• Program housed: Statewide.
• Program began: April 1994.
• Reason for initiation: To assist the public.
• How does the program operate: Through cellular towers.
• Phone number used: *347.
• How is program announced or promoted: TV or radio and website.
• Is funding required: No.
• Has any evaluation been conducted: No.
• Some problems with program: Too few patrol officers to attend the calls.
• Additional information: Lee County has a Mothers Against Drunk Driving program called Mobile Eyes. If a Mobile-Eyes-911 call results in a DWI arrest, the caller receives a $100 reward. Mobil Eyes is funded by a local attorney.
• Contact information:

                        Capt. Robert Miller
                        Office of Public Affairs
                        Florida Highway Patrol
                        850-617-2301
                        miller.Robert@hsmv.state.fl.us

                        Sgt. Jerry Cantrell
                        Lee County Sheriffs Office
                        239-477-1000.

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