Frye: Bill Standardizing Training for State's 911 Dispatchers Could Soon be Law

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 9:28 AM

By State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg), news release

Frye calls the bill commonsense legislation.

Randy Frye (R-Greensburg). Photo provided.

INDIANAPOLIS - Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) creating minimum training requirements for 911 dispatchers could soon be law.

Frye, chair of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, said 911 dispatchers are already required to complete certain trainings, but there are no statewide requirements. He said Senate Enrolled Act 158 would require local jurisdictions to set basic and continuing education requirements.

"Our 911 dispatchers are a vital part of every emergency response and can provide a calming voice to a person in crisis," Frye said. "This is commonsense legislation to make sure we have standards across the board that can help first responders better help and protect Hoosiers."

Frye said the bill would allow local jurisdictions to tailor their trainings to better respond to the calls they see more often. According to Frye, approximately 80% of the state's dispatchers already meet the requirements that would be set by this bill.

Senate Enrolled Act 158 is now eligible to be signed into law by the governor. To learn more and watch legislative proceedings, visit iga.in.gov.

More from Local News

Events

Heavy Deputy Presence Reported in Union for Shots Fired

All residents in the surrounding areas within Triple Crown should avoid the area.

UPDATE: All Lanes Reopen on I-71 Southbound in Carroll County

An accident involving a fuel spill occurred near the Carroll/Gallatin county line.

Ripley County Film Fest Award Winners Announced

The Ripley County Film Fest ran June 2-7 in Batesville and Osgood.

Local Sports Report - June 9, 2025

The IHSAA Boys Golf State Tournament continued on Monday.

Longtime Conner HS Football Coach Passes Away Unexpectedly

Our condolences to the Trosper family and the Conner HS community.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
George Birge - It Won't Be Long

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 5:02
Mark Chesnutt It Sure Is Monday 4:59
Florida Georgia Line I Love My Country 4:56
Don Williams It Must Be Love 4:53