9-1-1 exists to help people in urgent situations, in which time is absolutely crucial. This law is especially helpful to younger people who wouldn’t think to dial an outside line before calling for help. In immediate turmoil, even adults who know they’re in a place that needs an outside line to reach an intended party might forget. Our brains are wired to dial those 3 digits for immediate help, and the Karis law cuts out any extraneous numbers, making the whole system more efficient.

What happened to Karis Dunn and her children is deeply alarming and we need to take a lesson from it in many ways, from addressing the epidemic of cultural violence against women to making the call for help as accessible as possible to children as well as adults. Digital IP will also be complying with this law, as we believe in its benefit to all. Our phones will have direct access to 911 with no outside line needed so that employees or others, should unforeseen circumstances arise, will be able to access help immediately if it’s needed.