Mo. Gov. Matt Blunt (R) asked state legislative leaders to form a...
Mo. Gov. Matt Blunt (R) asked state legislative leaders to form a joint committee to review Mo. 911 systems. Blunt moved after a federal homeland security report indicated Mo. 911 systems use old technology incapable of interoperability or implementation…
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of wireless E-911. The report said 77% of Mo. 911 centers have antiquated systems not readily upgraded to today’s 911 demands. The joint body would hold hearings around the state on 911 capabilities and coverage, resources needed to upgrade or replace equipment, consolidation and regionalization, and extending E-911 to areas lacking it.