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Regional 9-1-1 System Mission and Vision Statements

Our Mission

The mission of the regional public safety communications program is to establish and maintain the
9-1-1 system as the primary emergency access for citizens and visitors in the region who need public safety services and to enhance the ability of public safety and emergency service responders to effectively communicate while enroute and at the scene of emergency incidents.

Our Vision

Provide citizens and public safety professionals the highest quality, financially secure and well-maintained 9-1-1 system. This system shall serve as a national model of excellence by ensuring any person needing access to emergency services is able to reach assistance immediately with accurate routing, call-back and location information necessary to effect a quick response. Further, to provide all public safety personnel a means for seamless voice and data communications with anyone needed to ensure an effective public safety response regardless of political boundaries.

For more information about the Regional 9-1-1 System, call 816/474-4240 or e-mail e911@marc.org.