Three Jasper County 911 dispatch operators were recognized for excellence in service, including Team Lead Kellie Balcom for ...

HOUSTON -- A former 911 operator is accused of hanging up on emergency calls. Crenshanda Williams used to as a Houston Emergency Center 911 operator. Court records show the 43-year-old was charged ...

This story, headlined "911 operators confront grim task, ghastly calls," was originally published Sept. 19, 2005. It is being republished for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as part of The ...

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.

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday warned the public against making prank calls to the Unified 911 Emergency Hotline, saying the hotline is for real emergencies only ...

This story, headlined 911 operators confront grim task, ghastly calls," was originally published Sept. 19, 2005. It is being republished for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as part of The ...

Multiple Allegheny County 911 dispatchers who had just ended their shifts were credited with saving two drivers from a fiery crash on eastbound Interstate 376 in Robinson early Saturday. The crash on ...

Android users can now share live video with 911 operators. The telecommunicator initiates the request. The feature is available on devices with Android 8 or higher. Calling 911 can be stressful, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As part of the five-year hiring plan announced in late 2024, 90 new communications operators were hired in 2025, according to the ...