New police shift in Antioch aims to cut emergency response …
2 hours ago · ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WZTV) — Police presence in the Antioch area of South Nashville is about to increase with an added shift. Metro Police are adding a new shift in order reduce …
Colorado cop who was struck and killed by driver was still ... - CBS News
4 days ago · Investigating officers said Geer told police he tried to stop his car when he saw a patrol vehicle with its emergency lights on but he wasn't able to stop in time. Officer Bethany …
Del City police investigate fatal shooting on Delwood Drive
3 days ago · DEL CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The victim is a 43-year-old male. Del City officers found the victim at Rag City Customs. It is unclear at this time if he was an employee or not. Del City …
The nation's 911 system is on the brink of its own emergency - USA TODAY
Jul 16, 2024 · 911 outages have hit at least eight states this year. Problems plaguing emergency-response communications include differing capabilities and funding.
Louisiana governor declares state of emergency due to police …
Feb 16, 2024 · Louisiana GOP Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency due to a police officer shortage. Landry’s executive order issued Thursday lifts limits on how many new …
911 outages impact millions in Texas, Nevada, Nebraska and ... - NBC News
Apr 18, 2024 · Law enforcement agencies across four states were left scrambling following reports of major 911 outages that left millions unable to quickly contact authorities in …
Sending Unarmed Responders Instead of Police: What We’ve …
Jul 25, 2024 · Instead of being dispatched through 911, programs in cities like Atlanta have opted to use a non-emergency line. That way, if a call coming through 311 is deemed better suited …
Mental crisis calls to police can be deadly. Cities try new ways to ...
Nov 9, 2023 · About 1 in 5 people killed by police since 2015 were having a mental health crisis. Like other cities, Philadelphia is trying a new approach: sending along social workers to …
Many big US cities now answer mental health ... - Associated Press News
Aug 28, 2023 · The Associated Press has found that 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are experimenting with removing police from certain, nonviolent 911 calls and sending behavioral …
Over 1,000 people have died after police ... - Associated Press News
Mar 28, 2024 · Over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police subdued them through means not intended to be lethal, an investigation led by The Associated Press found. In …