Had an elderly lady in SC low country call and she was afraid someone had put a “root” on her, kinda like voodoo. Some white powder like flour had appeared on her porch and she didn’t know what to do.

Calling emergency services isn’t one of those things most folks do regularly, and it’s not like it’s possible to just practice. However, it's still one of those skills that is still important to have ...

The average time for a 911 caller to connect with an operator is down to three seconds so far this year, according to Toronto police. That represents a massive, 94 per cent, decrease in waiting time ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police are rolling out big new bonuses — up to $2,000 per month for some — to keep 911 operators on the job in the hopes of solving a growing staffing issue. House Rep.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Artificial intelligence (AI) may become key in helping emergency dispatchers in Montgomery County focus on actual emergencies. 911 operators often find ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 911 operators work all hours of the day, listening to people on their worst days. But Ellie, a therapy dog, is trained to comfort ...