As a service to persons who may be at high risk for domestic violence, a statewide program has been started to make cellular phones available to such individuals.
Callers press one button to make the call.
The phones cannot dial any other numbers nor can they accept incoming calls. Also, the phones are not capable of providing the caller's location or address. They are intended for short term use to provide victims with an additional or alternative method of summoning assistance. The Sharon Police Department has been issued two phones.