The city looks to reduce 911 response times by merging the police and fire dispatch systems as well as fire and emergency ...

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office announced their capability of receiving 911 texts in emergency situations.If you ever ...

A statewide alert went out to use non-emergency numbers, or text to 911. That spurred people to test the system, causing a near 600% spike in text to 911 volume, impairing the 911 centers.

For Star subscribers: Only 25% of 911 calls are emergency calls, says Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. A new 311 system will reroute calls that seek non-emergency services involving such issues ...

To more effectively address mental health crisis 911 calls, a 988 crisis specialist will now be placed at Springfield-Greene County 911 Emergency Communications ... diversion efforts and decrease the ...

Johnson advised people to dial 911 when something is happening in real time, whether that be a crime, a fire, a medical emergency, a disturbance or suspicious activity.