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Sumner County Emergency Communications
Welcome to
Sumner County Emergency Communications
STAFF
James A. Reed, 911 Director
(620) 326-3398
John M Tracy, Asst. 911 Director
(620) 326-2884
Sandy Ray, TAC Officer
(620) 326-2884
Watch Supervisors
Marcie Bristor, Day Shift
Robert Patterson, Swing Shift
Bobby Antonich, Night Shift
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9-1-1 AND CELL PHONES
While the technology is available to receive "enhanced" 9-1-1 calls with cellular
phones, the location technology has still not been perfected. Until then, follow
these tips for using your cell phone to dial "9-1-1".
1. Keep abreast of your location at all times. Be prepared to give your location
by address, intersection, highway milepost marker, well known landmark, or
other descriptive information that can lead emergency crews to the scene.
2. Cell phone reception can be full of static, and sometimes calls are even dropped. If you
have a bad connection or lose connectivity during the call, call 9-1-1 again.
3. Cell phone transmissions can skip from tower to tower. You may not be connected to the
closest 9-1-1 Center when you call on your cell phone. Be prepared to give full directions,
including city and state to the 9-1-1 dispatcher. SCEC has frequently received cell phone calls
from travelers on Interstate 70 and other areas of the state.
4. Many cell phone calls are made from outdoors. Background noises such as wind or passing
traffic can hamper communications. Speak clear, calmly, and directly into the cell phone to make
communicating as efficient as possible.
