Raleigh County Sheriff trying to get 911 Special Needs Registry Bill passed [Video]

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday is passionate about getting a 911 registry bill he and Delegate Todd Kirby introduced passed.

It would allow first responders greater success and safety in dealing with those with special needs.

“We have a family friend who’s a special needs mom that had posted on Facebook about a Florida registry initiative,” Canaday said. “My wife showed it to me and it just made so much sense — I couldn’t believe we weren’t doing it.”

The registry is voluntary and the sheriff says it has a law enforcement, fire department and EMS purpose because sometimes special needs children react differently to different situations.

“What I want to get out is what would you as a special needs parent want me as a first responder to know about your child if you can’t talk to me,” he said.

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