And sometimes people use the emergency system to report incidents that don’t need an emergency response.  Many times, more than one person calls to report the same incident. As a result, dispatchers must screen out inappropriate calls and determine legitimate emergencies. The Amador County Commission on Aging is sponsoring a forum with the Sheriff’s office on this important topic Monday, October 29, from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. at the Senior Center in Jackson.

Sheriff Ryan says he and his staff are looking forward to helping the public gain a better understanding of how the 9-1-1 system works, and how to best use the system when an emergency arises. The presentation will include an explanation of how 9-1-1 calls are handled and necessary information to give the dispatcher. The public is encouraged to express their concerns and ask for specific information in the question-and-answer session that follows.