Maine

• Type of program: 911 or general emergency.
• Program name: 911.
• Program began: 1995.
• Reason for initiation:
• How does the program operate: Calls are sent to 46 PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) in the State.
• Phone number used: 911.
• How is program announced or promoted: Promotional material concerning the proper use of 911 for emergencies.
• Is funding required: Yes.
• Has any evaluation been conducted: No.
• Some problems with program: Incomplete information from caller and too few patrol officers to attend to the calls.
• Contacts:

                        Stephen M. Bunker, Operations Manager
                        Maine 911 Bureau
                        207-877-8068
                        stephen.bunker@maine.gov

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