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When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Dispatcher
February 9, 2017In the outskirts of Las Vegas there exists a unique school, The Veteran’s Tribute Career and Technical Academy (VTCTA), dedicated…
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Karina Cruz — Exemplary Multitasker In Small Maryland Police Department
February 19, 2015Though the Bladensburg (Md.) Police Department consists of approximately 20 police officers, it can often be a busy jurisdiction. For dispatcher and calltaker Karina Cruz, her 12-hour shift is never dull.
Read full articleMinneapolis 9-1-1 Improvements in the Works
October 30, 2014Minneapolis will add four dispatchers and new call processing software.
Read full articleThe Other End of a 9-1-1 Call
April 25, 2014The most difficult calls for telecommunicators often involve children, but Paul Wegrzyn had to be on the other end of a heart-wrenching call for help when his 8-month-old son had a seizure.
Read full articleOakland Officials Say Unreliable Radio System Possibly Caused by Interference from One Cell Network
August 21, 2012By Kristin J. Bender, Oakland Tribune OAKLAND, Calif. — City and AT&T officials said Monday they have identified and are…
Read full articleUtah Man Ties up 9-1-1 Line, Wants Ride Home from Walmart
February 22, 2012SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The man ordered dispatchers to send an officer to drive him home.
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