'My mom couldn't get ahold of 911' — San Diego County's dispatcher shortage
When you call 911, dispatchers are supposed to pick up within 15 seconds, but the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is ...
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Two found dead in Auburn house destroyed by fire, two displaced
The Auburn Police Department, Auburn City Ambulance, the city's department of public works and Cayuga County 911 dispatchers were also involved with the scene. Staff writer Kelly Rocheleau can ...
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Dem education leaders pledge to push back on Youngkin's voucher plan
The chairs of the Virginia General Assembly’s education committees say their priorities for the upcoming legislative session, scheduled to convene Wednesday, are pushing back on Republican Gov.
Indiana Man Accused of Killing Wife with a Hammer: ‘We Weren't Arguing, I Just Lost It’
Terry Ogle, 79, is facing one count of murder in the death of his wife Mary, 76. Officers were called to the couple’s ...
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Regional Spokane 911 center SREC tells the city of Spokane to go its own way
The “will they or won’t they join” conversation between the city of Spokane and the board of Spokane Regional Emergency ...
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City of Spokane must plan new emergency dispatch system after SREC ends negotiations
The Spokane Regional Emergency Communication (SREC ... SFD has been using SREC for dispatch communications since 2022 and said in a press release that the loss of SREC raises concerns about ...
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Local dispatchers training to be better prepared
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro E-911 dispatchers are undergoing new training to help 911 callers. Depending on what type of assistance the caller needs, dispatchers have different questions to ...
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Regional dispatch system kicks out Spokane Fire Department as talks on taking police calls collapse
A long-debated proposal to bring the city of Spokane fully into the regional 911 dispatch system collapsed this week with the Spokane Regional Emergency Communications board voting to end ...
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Louisville Metro Council committees announced for 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Council committees, including their chairs and vice chairs, for 2025 have been announced. There will be nine standing committees and one Ad Hoc Committee ...
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24-7 Spyz Founding Singer P. Fluid Beaten to Death in New York City
Peter Forrest, better known in the music world as onetime 24-7 Spyz frontman P. Fluid, was discovered beaten to death Monday (Jan. 13) in New York City. Per The New York Daily News, the 64-year ...
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7 Things to Know About Moving to Beaverton, Oregon in 2025
Moving to Beaverton, Oregon, is an exciting step for anyone seeking a vibrant community, scenic surroundings, and proximity to Portland's urban amenities. Known for its family-friendly ...
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In an Emergency in New Hampshire? This Option Could Save Your Life
But there could be circumstances where making contact with emergency dispatchers is of the upmost importance, and you can't do that if you are in an area with poor reception. New Hampshire 911 ...