When you dial 911, every word you say matters. The line is designed to connect you with help in life-threatening situations, yet a staggering amount of calls aren't emergencies at all.In some cities, ...

Calling 911 in Kentucky without a real emergency is against the law and can lead to fines or jail time. An emergency is a situation requiring immediate help from police, fire, or medical personnel. Do ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — In any emergency, time is of the essence. “If anyone has called 911, the next thing you’re doing is waiting and waiting and waiting, what seems like an eternity for help to ...

A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.

For decades, Americans have been taught to call 911 in an emergency. But some El Paso residents say when they needed help, ...

Henrico 911 staff bring demonstrations to all 46 of the county’s elementary schools, training roughly 8,000 children on how to report an emergency. The children ask thoughtful questions during the ...

SHORE. POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS DISPATCHED TO A SWAMP WHERE SOMEBODY WAS STUCK. OUR RHONDELLA RICHARDSON IS LIVE IN MANCHESTER BY THE SEA WITH THE TOOL FIRST RESPONDERS USED TO PULL IT OFF. RHONDELLA ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Emergency Services unveiled a new tool on Wednesday that hopes to save lives during 911 calls. It’s called Video to 911, and it lets 911 call takers initiate ...

Google announced that Android users can try a feature called Emergency Live Video, which lets dispatchers send a link to set up a video call.