West Virginia

• Type of program: 911 or general emergency.
• Program name: *77 (*SP).
• Program housed: West Virginia State Police.
• Program began: Over 10 years ago.
• Reason for initiation: Unknown.
• How does the program operate: Callers dial *SP. The call is routed to one of 10 Troop headquarters throughout West Virginia.
• Phone number used: *77.
• How is program announced or promoted: There are numerous signs advertising the number, especially on interstates and major highways.
• Is funding required: No.
• Has any evaluation been conducted: No.
• Some problems with program: Some calls can be directed outside the relevant area.
• Contact information:

                        Bob Tipton, Director
                        West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program
                        304-558-6080
                        btipton@dot.state.wv.us

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