Arkansans Reluctant to Sign Up for Smart 911 System
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Updated: January 11, 2013
The Lonoke Sheriff's Office reports not as many people as expected are signing on to the state's new Smart 911 system.
Last year, Arkansas joined a growing list of state's that are using this high-tech system.
The strictly voluntary program allows people to notify first responders of critical information such as having a loved one with special needs or a serious medical condition so that firefighters and police will know in advance what they are dealing with in a crisis situation.
The sheriff's office says people are telling them they are concerned about their privacy being breached even though the information is secure.
Last year, Arkansas joined a growing list of state's that are using this high-tech system.
The strictly voluntary program allows people to notify first responders of critical information such as having a loved one with special needs or a serious medical condition so that firefighters and police will know in advance what they are dealing with in a crisis situation.
The sheriff's office says people are telling them they are concerned about their privacy being breached even though the information is secure.
