THIS IS IT, FOLKS...this is YOUR chance to demand accountability from your Government!
Don't miss this chance. PUBLIC HEARING on the problems at the 911 center scheduled MONDAY, MAY 19--6PM TO 8PM at the Fitchburg Community Center (Lacy Road) IF you care about basic public safety, please make an effort to come and ask your questions!
Email Dane County Board MembersTELL THEM TO BE THERE, TOO! Tell County Board Chair Scott McDonnall to BE THERE!
Tell County Executive Kathleen Falk to BE THERE. Tell them to do their job and answer the public.
Kathleen Falk's email:
falk@co.dane.wi.us Scott McDonnell's email:
mcdonell@co.dane.wi.us Vicki's Questions:
what exactly IS the protocol for 911 calls where there is no one talking on the line?
who determined the protocol?
is the protocol available for review?
what factors impact the development of the protocol?
is understaffing a problem?
is there a staff turnover problem?
how closely can a dispatcher pinpoint a cell call location?
how long does the connection have to hold before any information is tr
asmitted?
how many wireless lines are in use?
who monitors the oversight of the e911 implementation?
is the technology used already dated and getting obsolete?
why was the 911 budget cut year to year in the last budget?
why were the recommendation of the 2004 task force not implemented immediately?
Other questions:
did joe norwick coordinate his statements with Falk's office?
who made the mistake that cost MPD 2 weeks of investigative time by providing the wrong information about the call?
was norwick qualified to be the director of the 911 center , given others' resumes appeared stronger
how much $$ have we spent on conservation land purchases in the past 4 years? did those purchases impact other budget items.
will Dane Co. petition the state to extend the collection of the e911 fee? (and will that money be spent to upgrade/improve the system)?
what is the liability to the county taxpayers if someone sues?
why before an investigation is complete is falk saying she will not discipline anyone?
why are MPD and the county at odds on the details of this story? Who is right?
why are we trusting the investigation of what went wrong to Joe Norwick', whose own performance is in question?
was it Britney Zimmerman on the recording?
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Shell at Broadway by Menards, Monona
Columbus West Travel Center BP in Columbus
Citgo 4004 Terminal Dr, McFarland
Mike’s Mobil Hwy 14, Cross Plains
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Shell Northport Dr and Troy Dr, Madison
Trader Joe’s Shell Northport Dr, Town of Westport
Casey’s General Store, DeForest
Shell Hwy 51 and Interstate, DeForest
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Open Pantry corner Page St and Roby St, Stoughton
Sinclair Water Street, Prairie Du Sac
Charlie’s Mobil corner of Hwys 78 & 113, Merrimac
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