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2. 911 (emergency telephone number) - Wikipedia

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   The first use of a national emergency telephone number began in the United Kingdom in 1937 using the number 999, which continues to this day. [6] In the United States, the first 911 service was established by the Alabama Telephone Company and the first call was made in Haleyville, Alabama, in 1968 by Alabama Speaker of the House Rankin Fite and answered by U.S. Representative Tom Bevill.

3. On the line: 911 dispatchers do intense yet demanding job - AOL

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   “Each day in the life of a 911 dispatcher is a unique and demanding experience,” Wayne County 911 Dispatch Assistant Director Betty Riggs said. On the line: 911 dispatchers do intense yet ...

4. Chicago Police Department - Wikipedia

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   Chicago Police camera in 2006 Chicago Police helmet & billy-club circa 1968. Chicago police officers are required to buy their own duty equipment (except Taser x2 and Motorola radio Motorola phone). [115] All field officers must also be qualified to carry a Taser. Some officers choose to carry a backup weapon as well, which must meet certain ...

5. Dispatcher - Wikipedia

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   A dispatcher in Germany at work with an accident involving a tram. An emergency dispatcher, also known as public safety dispatcher, 9-1-1 dispatcher, or public safety telecommunicator [3] receives calls from individuals who require emergency services, including police services, firefighting, and emergency medical services.

6. Computer-aided dispatch - Wikipedia

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   CAD systems may be interconnected with automatic vehicle location systems, mobile data terminals, office telephones, and selective calling and push-to-talk ID.. Computer-assisted dispatch systems use one or more servers located in a central dispatch office, which communicate with computer terminals in a communications center or with mobile data terminals installed in vehicles.

7. Durham 911 center ‘staffing crisis’ worsens. But there is ...

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   Emergency call response times improved in 2022, an audit of the Durham Emergency Communications Center found. Durham 911 center ‘staffing crisis’ worsens. But there is good news.