87R11756 MCF-D     By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 1759       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to a study on potential improvements to training provided   to 9-1-1 emergency service call takers and dispatchers.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  (a) In this Act, "commission" means the   Commission on State Emergency Communications.          (b)  The commission shall conduct a study to identify   potential improvements to training provided to 9-1-1 emergency   service call takers and dispatchers.          (c)  In conducting the study, the commission shall consider:                (1)  the effectiveness of current training provided to   9-1-1 emergency service call takers and dispatchers on   communicating accurate information to law enforcement officers;   and                (2)  potential improvements to the training to ensure   9-1-1 emergency service call takers and dispatchers are accurately   identifying and communicating whether a suspect is armed or   dangerous.          (d)  In conducting the study, the commission may collaborate   with law enforcement agencies, community representatives, and   other interested parties.          (e)  Not later than September 1, 2022, the commission shall   prepare and submit to the legislature a written report containing   the results of the study and any recommendations for legislative or   other action.          (f)  This Act expires September 1, 2023.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.