Now, call 112 for emergencies
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As part of the Union government’s initiative to have a single emergency number – 112, Mysuru City Police Commissioner Chandragupta on Monday evening launched the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) in the city. Mr. Chandragupta flagged off 20 police patrol vehicles to mark the launch of the ERSS in Mysuru.
People in distress can henceforth call 112 to contact the police, fire or for any other emergencies. All the calls made through ERSS will be handled by the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), established in all State capitals and Union Territories. The PSAPs will track the location of the caller and alert the nearest ERSS vehicle through the district or city control room so that help is rushed to callers through GPS, said a statement by the Mysuru city police. Also, the caller will receive an acknowledgement and the number of the ERSS vehicle though SMS.