Lorain County recognizes 911 dispatchers as first responders

The Lorain County Commissioners’ meeting Jan 16 opened with a formal proclamation recognizing 911 dispatchers as first ...

Douglas County 911 dispatchers can now guide callers out of a burning building

Dougals County 911 dispatchers can now guide callers out of a burning building with a new dispatch system.
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Five years after a tragic DC 911 misfire, America’s emergency dispatch systems are still overwhelmed and underfunded

(CNN) — Billie Shepperd was planning her daughter Sheila’s 60th birthday party in June 2020 when the phone rang. She had been imagining family members traveling from Washington, DC, to celebrate at ...
KTVU

Android users can now share live video with 911 in an emergency

A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds. The new feature also allows dispatchers to walk the caller through CPR and other ...
Laredo Morning Times on MSN

OUTLOOK: Police to launch new Prepared 911 system in 2026 to improve response

The Laredo Police Department is set to launch a new 911 system in 2026, routing emergency call audio and data directly to ...

East Hampton Town completes transition of 911 call answering to police department dispatch center

"When someone calls 911, they are counting on us in a moment that feels overwhelming." ...
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Escambia County upgrades 911 system and eyes big funding to boost emergency response

Video above: Escambia County seeks funding for emergency service radio improvements ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An ...
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Texting 911 could save your life in an emergency

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Calling 911 ...