Tag: 911 Calls: Page 6

Technology

SES Tests Man Down Body Armor Technology

Select Engineering Services (SES) has successfully tested its Man Down Technology (MDT) that mounts to an officer's body armor and calls 911 if the officer becomes incapacitated.

June 27, 2013

Patrol

Calif. Suspects Butt-Dial 911 During Robbery

Accidentally butt dialing someone is embarrassing or inconsequential to most, but for two Fresno, Calif., men, their cell phone mishap landed them in jail. The call, which went to 911, started like any other call to the police dispatcher, with the operator asking, "What is your emergency?"

May 19, 2013

Patrol

Cleveland Police Find No Record of Kidnapping 911 Call

The Cleveland Division of Police has found no record of 911 calls about an address where three young women were held captive for a decade, refuting claims by neighbors.

May 8, 2013

Patrol

Man Carjacked by Dorner Sues for $1M Reward

The camp ranger carjacked by fugitive ex-cop Chris Dorner has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court claiming his call to a sheriff's deputy entitles him to a $1 million reward.

April 29, 2013

Patrol

Chris Dorner 911 Calls Released

San Bernardino County authorities on Tuesday released recordings of the 911 call that led to the fiery end to the manhunt for murder suspect Christopher Jordan Dorner in February.

April 9, 2013

Patrol

Ohio Judge Again Orders 'Idiot' Sign on Defendant

An Ohio judge who made a woman wear an "idiot" sign for driving on a sidewalk around a school bus has ordered similar punishment for a man convicted of threatening police officers.

March 5, 2013

Technology

Calif. City Rolls Out 'Smart911' System

A "Smart911" system was unveiled today in Culver City, the first location in California to use technology that allows residents to give authorities a "safety profile" that will be displayed to 911 operators during an emergency.

March 4, 2013

Patrol

Chicago Police No Longer Respond To Lesser Crimes

To free up additional patrol officers, Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy has instructed officers not to respond to lesser crimes such as vehicle theft, garage burglary, or crime where the offender is no longer at the scene.

February 3, 2013

Patrol

Wis. Sheriff: 911 No Longer Best Option

Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. urged citizens to arm themselves rather than calling 911 and waiting for a police response in a radio ad that has drawn criticism from elected leaders.

January 27, 2013

Patrol

10 Actions for Responding to a Veteran in Crisis

Tens of thousands of combat-weary warriors are now being discharged out of the military, often without a game plan as to what they will do next. Many of them entered the military right out of high school, so being a warrior is the only job they've ever had.

January 23, 2013

Technology

Breaking Down Tech Barriers

On a timeline of public safety innovation and advancements, 2012 will be marked as a blockbuster year. The creation of the National Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) and forward movement in next-generation 911 (NG911) marked a 180-degree turn from just a few years ago. And it's about time.

December 23, 2012

Technology

Next-Gen 911: Technology Behind a 911 Call

Next-gen 911 (or enhanced 911) will enable calls, text messaging, and even video from mobile devices to be sent to the dispatch center, which is also known as the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).

December 11, 2012