ORLANDO, Fla. — The Central Florida Expressway Authority has unveiled a new tool to help state troopers respond to a car crash.
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It’s called the “Desk Trooper” program.
After someone in need calls *FHP, a dispatcher will determine whether it meets the priority for the program.
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If the caller agrees, they can connect virtually with a trooper within minutes.
They can then evaluate the damage and interview drivers and witnesses.
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The program will be tested over the next two years.
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