311 Phone Number for Nonemergencies Studied
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The Los Angeles City Council agreed Friday to commission a detailed study of a new 311 telephone number to handle nonemergency calls.
According to a report by city analysts, an estimated 80% of 911 calls in Los Angeles are not for life-threatening emergencies.
The Federal Communications Commission has set aside the 311 number for local governments to use for nonemergency access to police and other services.
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