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Legislation creating statewide emergency communication system advances in Texas House
The legislation was written after the state’s largest wildfire scorched more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle last year.
Texas man sues deputies who shot him while on the phone with dispatchers
The interaction caught on body camera footage is now the subject of a federal lawsuit alleging the two deputies used ...
‘Patently frivolous’: Lawyer slams appeal of cops seen on bodycam shooting man in head while he called 911
Two cops are asking for immunity from an excessive force lawsuit filed by a man they shot in the head with pepper bullets ...
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Severe weather leads to fire, downed power lines and trouble reaching 911 dispatch center
Multiple residents, including a South Bend Tribune journalist, reported difficulties reaching 911 dispatchers, with calls either ringing continuously or going silent. The issues with 911 calls ...
Beaumont Fire Department to launch telehealth services aimed at reducing non-emergency 911 calls
The Beaumont Fire Department will launch telehealth services to reduce ER visits within 90 days. BEAUMONT, Texas — In an ...
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Faster, smarter, safer: How Denco Area 911 District enhances emergency dispatching
As a critical lifeline for emergency response in North Texas, Denco Area 911 District remains at the forefront of innovation, ...
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The lifesaving work of 911 dispatchers: Answering the call when it matters most
Every day, 911 dispatchers across the nation report for duty, ready to answer the call — often from someone experiencing the worst moment of their life. These highly trained professionals serve as the ...