Tooele’s emergency dispatch system hit a major snag when a GPS glitch delayed police from reaching an injured man. It’s a wake-up call that our tech needs a serious upgrade to ensure help arrives when it actually matters.
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The city may implement a $100 fee for repeat false alarms to offset the cost of police response.
Residents and businesses who maintain their systems, as police will be more available for real emergencies.
Owners of poorly maintained alarm systems who will face new fines.
The police department is spending too much time responding to false alarms. The city is considering charging a fee after a certain number of false alarms to encourage owners to fix their systems.
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