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‘The call center is going to collapse’: 911 operator says many are at their breaking point

October 19, 2022

‘The call center is going to collapse’: 911 operator says many are at their breaking point KXAN.com Long waits continue for 911 callers as cries for help are now becoming more urgent.

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Shannon Brandt to appear in court after allegedly murdering 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson

October 13, 2022

Shannon Brandt to appear in court after allegedly murdering 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson Yahoo News The man accused of running down an 18-year-old with his SUV in McHenry, North Dakota, is due in court Thursday and will either plead guilty or Read More …

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First responders, a 911 operator and a mom honored for helping save 1-year-old’s life

October 7, 2022

First responders, a 911 operator and a mom honored for helping save 1-year-old’s life Colorado Public Radio “There are no words to describe how grateful I feel,” the child's mother said.

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OCPD dispatcher shortage causes longer wait times for some calling 911

October 1, 2022

OCPD dispatcher shortage causes longer wait times for some calling 911 KOCO Oklahoma City Waiting for someone to pickup your call can be frustrating, but panic strikes when that call is to 911.

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911 Call: Stepson tells dispatcher Kimberly Yacone was shot in head by husband

September 25, 2022

911 Call: Stepson tells dispatcher Kimberly Yacone was shot in head by husband KFOX El Paso **Editors note: The 911 audio and details in this story contain language and descriptions that may be disturbing to some.The 911 call made by Read More …

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City looking for more 911 operators

September 19, 2022

City looking for more 911 operators Albuquerque Journal APD says only 80% of 911 calls are answered within 115 seconds

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City to raise pay for 911 operators, police dispatchers amid vacancies – Austin Monitor

September 13, 2022

City to raise pay for 911 operators, police dispatchers amid vacancies – Austin Monitor Austin Monitor The city of Austin will increase pay rates for 911 call takers and police dispatchers for the second time in five months in an Read More …

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VTeamer helps disabled adults come to the rescue

September 7, 2022

VTeamer helps disabled adults come to the rescue Verizon Janice McGeehan prepares students to make an emergency 911 call. For the project, she’d work with students to prepare them on how to place a call, how to answer detailed questions Read More …

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A rural Washington emergency dispatch center closes as 911 operator shortage persists

August 25, 2022

A rural Washington emergency dispatch center closes as 911 operator shortage persists NPR There’s a national shortage of 911 operators. In Washington state, the situation is so dire that it closed a rural dispatch center. In addition to recruiting, technology Read More …

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Shortage of 911 operators means dispatch still can’t promptly deal with flood of calls

August 19, 2022

Shortage of 911 operators means dispatch still can’t promptly deal with flood of calls WPLG Local 10 After three bolts of lightning struck and caused a fire at a row of townhomes in Broward, dispatchers weren’t able to answer the Read More …

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