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Colo. county 9-1-1 adds NOCO Link video-sharing tool

8.31.22 – The Coloradoan (Fort Collins) The Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority in Larimer County, Colo., has begun using NOCO Link, which allows callers to provide dispatchers with live video. So far, the tool has helped first responders rescue a hiker and...

Fewer 911 call-takers per shift, why APD did this intentionally

8.25.22 – KXAN The Austin Police Department has lowered the minimum number of 911 call-takers required per shift, which will result in longer hold times. Lieutenant Ken Murphy, who heads APD’s Emergency Communications Division, said the move was crucial to the...

Uber expands availability of 9-1-1 texting function

8.30.22 – The Verge Uber is overhauling its four-year-old app safety toolkit, adding a new feature for riders to contact security company ADT during rides. The company is also expanding the availability of a feature enabling customers to text 911. The safety...