Wyoming

• Type of program: Formerly, DWI dedicated; currently, 911 or general emergency.
• Program name: #HELP and REDDI.
• Program housed: Statewide central dispatch.
• Program began: 1994.
• Reason for initiation: The program was initiated to enhance the already-existing REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) program and its phone number, 800-442-9090.
• How does the program operate: A caller dials #HELP which is translated into the REDDI toll-free number.
• Phone number used: #HELP
• How is program announced or promoted: #HELP is advertised on local TV or radio. The REDDI line is promoted in press releases, brochures, TV commercials and interview, and through other advertisements.
• Is funding required: No.
• Has any evaluation been conducted: No.
• Some problems with program: Many cellular companies do not participate.
• Contact information:

                        Lt. Carl McDonald, Safety and Training Supervisor
                        Wyoming Highway Patrol
                        307-777-4344
                        carl.mcdonald@dot.state.wy.us

                        Sgt. Troy McLees, Public Safety Education Officer
                        Wyoming Highway Patrol        
                        307-777-4303
                        troy.mclees@dot.state.wy.us

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