Paying for 911 calls?

*Warhorse* · 03-06-2007, 08:45 PM

In South Florida, a town's leaders are proposing a fee to patrons who use the 911 system, either it be a burglary, a missing child, or a burning home. They want to charge anywhere from 800 bucks and up for each call, depending on the severity of the case.

While the town in for this, it is part of the bigger West Palm Beach Metro area, and all laws and such have to go through Palm Beach County commisioners. They thankfully turned it down, fearing that people will be hesitant in calling 911 in fear of being slammed with an outrageous bill.

Not to mention that isn't this why we pay taxes? For the police department, fire department and schools?

Have any of you seen such a scenario being presented, or worse, implemented in your cities?

03-06-2007, 08:45 PM	#1
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	Paying for 911 calls? In South Florida, a town's leaders are proposing a fee to patrons who use the 911 system, either it be a burglary, a missing child, or a burning home. They want to charge anywhere from 800 bucks and up for each call, depending on the severity of the case. While the town in for this, it is part of the bigger West Palm Beach Metro area, and all laws and such have to go through Palm Beach County commisioners. They thankfully turned it down, fearing that people will be hesitant in calling 911 in fear of being slammed with an outrageous bill. Not to mention that isn't this why we pay taxes? For the police department, fire department and schools? Have any of you seen such a scenario being presented, or worse, implemented in your cities?