New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter LX - New York State 911 Board
Part 5202 - Minimum Standards Regarding Staffing Of Public Safety Answering Points
Section 5202.1 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 21 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 5202.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

(a) PSAP means public safety answering point, a site designated and operated by a governmental entity for the purpose of receiving emergency calls from customers of a wireless telephone service supplier.

(b) Call-taker/dispatcher means any person employed by or in any local or State government agency either full- or part-time whose duties include the answering of emergency telephone calls and/or the dispatching of emergency services personnel.

(c) Certified means having a formal program of related instruction and testing as provided either by a recognized organization or by the authority having jurisdiction over the PSAP.

(d) Qualified means that the employee has been properly trained and credentialed pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations.

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