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TX Man Calls 911 to Lure, Shoot at Deputies, Sheriff Says

According to the Parker County Sheriff's Office, Thomas called the communications center threatening if deputies didn't respond to his location, he would "shoot 'em [sic] all." Officials determined it was a ruse to lure deputies to the residence.

April 3, 2017

Patrol

NC Deputy Shot Responding to 911 Hangup Call

A Guilford County, NC, sheriff’s deputy was shot on Monday evening and a suspect was taken into custody after a standoff that lasted more than seven hours, according to Sheriff B.J. Barnes.

February 28, 2017

Technology

Sugar Land Public Safety Dispatch Receives Total Response Reaccreditation

Sugar Land Public Safety Dispatch in Texas has earned a two-year Total Response Reaccreditation for emergency call handling. Total Response Accreditation is provided by 911 call-handling-system provider PowerPhone.

July 20, 2016

Patrol

How to Figure Out the Type of Call You're On

To be sure, the hardest part of any call is figuring out what you have. Once you do, it's a matter of following protocol, policy, and filling out the right paperwork. And therein lies the rub; getting to that point. It's akin to solving puzzles or answering riddles.

July 8, 2016

Technology

Indiana Sheriff's Office Upgrades 911 Call-Handling Operations With Total Response

The Pike County (IN) Sheriff's Office is transitioning to PowerPhone's Total Response solution to streamline 911 call-handling operations.

July 6, 2016

Patrol

Video: FBI, DOJ Release New, Full Transcript of Orlando Shooter's 911 Call

Under pressure from Republican leaders, the Justice Department on Monday afternoon reversed itself and released a full, uncensored transcript of the Orlando terrorist's 911 call on the night of the massacre.

June 21, 2016

Patrol

FBI, DOJ Release New, Full Transcript of Orlando Shooter's 911 Call

Under pressure from Republican leaders, the Justice Department on Monday afternoon reversed itself and released a full, uncensored transcript of the Orlando terrorist's 911 call on the night of the massacre, calling the morning’s furor over omissions in the document "an unnecessary distraction." More Here.

June 21, 2016

Technology

Baltimore Officials, Verizon Search for Reason 911 System Failed Tuesday

City officials quickly decided to use the 311 call center as an alternative but debated for at least a half hour how to let the public know about the problems.

June 16, 2016

Technology

NYPD's New Phones Will Be 'On The Go' Crime Labs

The NYPD smartphones that every officer is set to be issued by next year will become an invaluable resource in fighting crime in real time, officials said Sunday.

November 17, 2015

Patrol

Video: Colorado Police on Alert After Threatening Call

The Aurora Police Department was on high alert Monday after a dispatch operator received an alarming and anonymous call threatening local law enforcement.

September 8, 2015

Technology

TeleCommunication Systems Expands Public Safety Portfolio with Intrepid9-1-1 Next Generation Core Services Solution

TCS' new modular and scalable solution is designed to reliably and accurately route 9-1-1 voice calls, text and multimedia to PSAPs and emergency responders.

July 10, 2015

Patrol

Video: Florida Officers Lured into Ambush by 911 Caller

Officers Benjamin Metz, 38, and John Schwarze, 45, a K-9 handler for Lake Wales Police Department, were wounded, Velasquez said. The bullet that struck Schwarze was stopped by his duty belt.

March 5, 2015