The BEEMS program consists of the rental of a phone unit that is attached to your current phone system at your residence and a pendant that you wear constantly around your neck or pinned to your shirt. The pendant has a small indented button on it which you will push when you need assistance such as a medical emergency, fire, suspicious noise. When you press the alarm button, an alarm is activated and the BEEMS unit will immediately dial the 9-1-1 number which is programmed into the unit. The alarm will continue to sound until the 9-1-1 Dispatcher answers the incoming call. At the 9-1-1 Center your name and address will immediately come up on the 9-1-1 monitor screen telling the dispatcher exactly who is calling. When the alarm stops you know the call has been answered. In addition the 9-1-1 Dispatcher will receive a pre-recorded message telling the Dispatcher who is calling. The Dispatcher will then dispatch a patrol unit to your residence and will begin to monitor your residence over the phone line. The Dispatcher will be able to hear your residence and you can talk to the Dispatcher and let her know what the problem is. Fallen; Sick; Fire, etc. If the problem is medical or fire, the 9-1-1 Dispatcher will immediately dispatch the appropriate agency to respond to your aid. Upon arrival by the patrol officer the officer will gain entry to your residence by use of a key box which is located outside your residence. Regardless of the problem an officer always responds and unlocks your residence and begins assistance until arrival of ambulance personnel or fire fighters.

Contact

To obtain a unit or further information call the Brodhead Police Department Communication Center at (608)897-2112 andChief Moczynski or Ellyn Popanz will be happy to provide you with further information or schedule you for an install and interview.