Emergency Communications Act

The Emergency Communications Act establishes a framework for the emergency communications systems that public safety agencies rely on to receive and respond to calls for help. It sets out the policy the system is meant to serve, defines the terms used throughout, and provides for the administration and expenditure of funds dedicated to that purpose. It also governs how the system is put into place, including the acquisition of emergency communications equipment.

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