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Home My WebLink About1999-02-22 99-99 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Date: 02/22/99 Ie® No.M-99 R®/ Subject: United Skeeter Cellular Phone A nu mens / SAFE Dramatic Violerme Program Responsible Departmem: Police Commemmy: but. Joel Nadeau, our Dramatic Violence Investigator, and Alice Clifford, an Assistant Meucci Attorney, have been arching a pagam amacend at assisting the victims of domestic violence. They have been in contact with representatives from United Sates Cellular and have presented me with a proposal to consider. The program has apparently been suaeesful in other communities, and appears to have mem. The program would involve a partnership with U. S. Cellular whereas cellular phones would be made available to the police department vdth the intention that they would be distributed to rhe scatter of domestic violence who have been identified as belng a risk. Pending approval, U. S. Cellular word provide us with ran portable phones accessible by police effects 24 hours a day. The phones would bePon- with emerism"mmbers and would give the victims access to services at times when they previously may, not have had access. Our responsibility would be to identify at risk victims, distribute and mtrieve the phones, and maintain inventory control. These is w cast to flo; ytmen[. — "' • liptyeUen, 'M ss,,"W" w� tl Mawr tj J w aeon esti p.ec+�b4• lj� +vosk tiW yJptSs�4 ono 4.S (.CEaIlo+c 44 cAe" {daµ C*U. Ll" 'fnr �paaa+.ad. "iT. o-Ctw�ur� 0 oQ.QOW de Ifo °�a° u" aWwr u.. g �"°dr-f 0.fS.Ztn.Ym � �/.C•arm �r. Ciey Manager Associated Information: Budget Approval: �s"�a7y n IP �11�11�, Director Lego Approval: oaf. 74W—City Solicitor Introduced For )(Passage _Fiore Reading _Referral Page—of— 99-99 CITY , BANGOR ♦• (MM) Order, AuthoEWng the CRY Manager M , 01 ORDERED, THAT, the Ory Manager is authortted to enter into an agnxment wit United Bads Cellular in order to provi0e odeular phmes to the victims of domestic violence, wbject to approval of this agnea a IN the City SDIMr's Office. I9 CITY COUNCIL February 22, 1999 Notion for Passage Made and Seconded Passed ful CI CLNNH 99-99 ONUEk Title Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with United States Cellular in Order to Provide IF !1 CI-T/Y�OF 99-99 jo Y �AINE Bangor Police DepartmentlUnited States Cellular Phone Loan Program Cellular Phone Agreement 1. 1 understand that in orderto pamcicete In thb program, I must have an alive domeegc dolence patmcn on file with the Bangor Police Department, and I do not have acmes to a cellular phone. Z 1 understand Nat me cellular phone is the pmpedy, of UnftW states Cellular Corptraoo(USCG) and the service is fumished for my use only. I have no brotherly or ownership dome with this callularphone. 3. 1 understand that Ne phone is provided to me only as a means of allirg the appropriate Law Enforcement Agency in ase of emergency. 1 agree to use this phone only when confronted with an emergency that may be a violation of the any, or represent neuron injury to me or anomer person. 6. The function of the cellular phone has been explained to me and I understand how to operate It properly. 5. 1 understand mat the smaller phone and any other equipment listed above Is pain loaned m me fora pend of up to 3o days. I understand that MCC has the right to discontinue service at any dmewkhoutnotimanNorteminatemis Agreement I All return the cellular phone to MCC knmedlately. s. I understand that complete privacy of my conversations on the cellular system cannot be guaranteed, and that MCC shall not be hast responsible for ensuring me security of my ammunlradons or transmissions. T. I understand that due to me nature of cellular service, this cellular phone may not function for whatever reason in every location andlor circumstance, and therefore, Is rot a guaranteed (arm of communication. For this reason, I understand mat it may not always Prove to have the same degree of reliabiltly as a lard -line phone. In no event shall MCC, me Bangor Police Department or the Penobscot County District Adumeys Office be liable to me or any damage airing out of any mag nation or equipment, lack of cellular service, disruption of cellular or mortality to communicate via the cellular phone. CONTINUED 99-99 CITYOF P�AINE yBangor Police Department/United States Cellular Phone Loan Program ODeratino Instructions for Cellular Phones To Call for Salamanca Assistance It you need Emergency aasieance and have acceesto a regulartelephone, use it to dial 911. The follmi g InsimHlons are for using the cellular phone you have been loaned: I. Preorthe'PWR'my an the phone. Youwfllmarabeep. 2. WAIT for the' SERVICE' light to go out. 3. The following SPEW DIALS are preYmmmed Into your phone: RCL +0I+SEND = Bangor Police Deponent -RCL+02+SEND= Mahe Slade Police RCL+03+SEND= SPMMRun 6. Wag for Ne Police to answer. FIRST, TELL THEM WHERE YOU ME LOCATED. This is Ne nwst Important Information if you are in a dangerous situation. secant, tell them your name. Advise them that you are on a cellular phone. 5. Tell the Police what is happening and catty you need help. S. Stay on the phone and follow the directions you are given on the phone by the taw Enforcement Agency. Care and Maintenance of the Cellular Phone Check you battery level each day and charge your cellular phone overnight when memory is brat The phone battery has limited talk time, so always make sure you charge put battery as Macau. 1. This cellular phone has been loaned to you by Untied Slates Cellular he a period of up h 30 days (see expiration dale). If you still feel Ne need b have the cellular phone at Ne end of W days, you may Monad the Bangor Police Department for an a tenshn of Me loan. 2. Do had use the cellular phone unless you believe you am In an emergency situation. You Manhunt receive incoming calls an this phone. Your phone is pre-programmed to dial only Ne emergency numbers you have been given. These numbers are wtltlen on the sticker on the back of put phone should you forest what to dial. 3. If you have any questions regarding your phone or IN usage, you may Call United Stales Cellular Bangor M (207) 902-5218. 99-99 PIPIT II d IINYyJTj-.UWd CELL PHONE DATA Serial Number IModel YES NO Cell Pune Cea ee9 Bene cna WCrk4 Vlnnmh memeM wmpletea sM si nervi YIGIm NM NUUCnMIs for min nMei NOTE ANY NEW DAMAGE NOTICED FEB -11-1999 15+29 EA6TLPN IC ADVERTISING 603 659 8191 P.02T06 UNTIED STATES 99-99 CELLULAR swaLEss cM+munxaTioxs N E W S R E L E A S E October22, 1995 Comact For lmmdiam Release Maureen Egan (03) 669-7377 S.AX.&Tst (Stop Abuse From Existing) Phone Loan Program for Victims of Domestic Violence Lewiston/Auburn Shelter Gets New Tool in Battling Abuse Auburn, hf.— United Sraw Ce1lWazwireless communications today unveild the company's latest S.A.F.E. (Stop Abuse From Existing) phonelom program, known in Auburn as Duconnectthe Violence. United Stores Cellulerdonatd 12 cellular phones m tm Abused Women's Advocacy Project (AWAP). The cellular phones will be available to domestic violence victims throughout Andr Scoggu, Oxford and Franklin counties. Designed W aid victims of domestic abuse. S.AP.E offers participating crisis counts and police departments cellular telephones which are Pnuprogmmnmd with emergency phone numbers. Thaiephommlomedtov¢dnsofdorms[evioleucewhominitmsitlon away from an abusive relationship and live in fear. nse cellular photos, batteries and chargers we a link to emergency personnel 24 hours aday; offering some seam of savary in an otherwise frightening time. These phones are afree defensive tool for victims. AWAP's Executive Director, Chris Ram says, "1 want m thank United States Celiulot for becoming m pn>acdve m the issue of domestic vlolmes. Tnese phones will make a very big difference in the lives of survivors. I am Ilm happy that ell three aboaffs departments and the polies, departments from Lewiston and Auhum ate m supportive of tui effort. Police really can make the difference in helping victims feel are again." "We at United Shares Cellular me building a safety na of programs across the country for victims of this hideous crime. 'There aze over 130 S.A.P.E. programa across tae country helping survivom of domestic violence." says UWmd Stems Cellular Manager am James. "By combining forces with AWAP, me Sheriff s lkpammnts and local police departments, and United States Cellular, our hope today is that anyone trying to brisk free of domestic abuse will know thm them not people here willing and ready to help." 99-99 FEB 11-1433 15:25 EF6i TIC MN RTISM 603 E59 8191 P.2Y06 -United States CallWarpage Y Headquartered in Chicago, ID., United States Cellder Csrcpnration provides Wireless service no moro then two million eustonssa in 143 meskets and owns interests in 39 e tional markets. Listed m me of the fastest growing comperes in 1997 by Fornme, United Swiv Cellular operates using a comultadve sales approach to make wireless conunumcatima simple, personal and affordebio no everyone in its medium, small city and rural ramins. By offering services that are relevant m the comumer and Wilding relarienships with its cusmnnr United Stares Cellular roporlod an amazing 56%increase in it customer base in 1998. Unnod Sosm CaWsr is listed soul traded m USM on Nc Americanstack6 hsoge. Formcm in£ormmon about United States Cellular, visit the company's Web $ite m www.usm.com -3P 99-99 B. 1 waive any claims on behalf of myself and my estate against USCG In consideration for Me use of Me cellular phone. o. 1 understand Mat USCC makes no warranty, either express or implied, conceming the equipment or service. Including and without limitation, weoenties of merchantability or Maness for a oartkular tomose or use. Issue of Loaned Cellular Phone Bad nature or Bangor Police Department representative approving this recipient to participate in the Phone Loan Program: Date Retum of Loaned Cellular Phone Mormons of Bangor Police Department representative receiving loaned equipment from recipient: Dale