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7-101 - Emergency Communications Center

  • Summary: Defines the role and responsibilities of the Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center (MECC).
  • Effective Date: 09-26-2022
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Policy

The Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center (MECC) is the communications link between the Police Department and the public it serves.

The MPD acknowledges the authority of MECC to dispatch or otherwise deploy MPD resources to facilitate prompt responses to calls for police service.

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

  • MECC: Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center is the city's 911 center that answers emergency and non-emergency calls and coordinates the appropriate response by public safety services.
7-102 - Priority Call Code Numbers and Radio Call Numbers

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