/tags/911-dispatch 911 Dispatch en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:51:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-10-24/work-is-underway-on-st-louis-consolidated-911-dispatch-center The new center is expected to reduce 911 wait times. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:51:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-10-24/work-is-underway-on-st-louis-consolidated-911-dispatch-center Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2024-07-11/st-clair-county-public-safety-east-st-louis-metro The 16,000-square-foot facility houses a new St. Clair County 911 dispatch unit, office space for the county sheriff's department and backup equipment for the light rail system's control center. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:08:05 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-11/st-clair-county-public-safety-east-st-louis-metro Will Bauer /law-order/2024-07-05/st-louis-county-police-using-text-tool-to-survey-911-callers The survey is sent to most people who call 911 within six hours. The department previously mailed postcards once a year, a method that had a response rate of just 10%. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-07-05/st-louis-county-police-using-text-tool-to-survey-911-callers Rachel Lippmann /law-order/2023-12-04/st-charles-county-911-system-to-get-11-3-million-upgrade The work will be done over a period of 18 months. It will allow dispatchers to get the exact location of a cellphone call, rather than relying on triangulation using nearby towers. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2023-12-04/st-charles-county-911-system-to-get-11-3-million-upgrade Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2023-09-15/missouri-911-dispatchers-now-qualify-as-first-responders-heres-why-that-matters Previously, dispatchers were classified as clerical workers, which didn’t give them access to the benefits other first responders receive. Experts hope this will attract more candidates to the job. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-15/missouri-911-dispatchers-now-qualify-as-first-responders-heres-why-that-matters Savannah Hawley-Bates /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-28/legal-roundtable-tackles-st-louis-911-woes-theyre-not-running-it The Legal Roundtable weighs in on St. Louis’ 911 system, a defamation lawsuit against the Gateway Pundit, and more. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:50:40 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-28/legal-roundtable-tackles-st-louis-911-woes-theyre-not-running-it Danny Wicentowski /government-politics-issues/2023-07-05/weekend-storm-deaths-again-highlight-problems-with-st-louis-911-system Two people died during severe storms over the weekend. In both cases, it’s not clear how long it took for dispatchers to be able to answer calls. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:02:59 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-07-05/weekend-storm-deaths-again-highlight-problems-with-st-louis-911-system Rachel Lippmann /law-order/2023-06-14/forward-through-ferguson-report-highlights-st-louis-regions-fragmented-911-system The 911 system in the St. Louis area is inefficient and fragmented and uses outdated technology. That’s according to a new report by Forward Through Ferguson, which examined public safety and the 911 system in the region. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 23:18:16 GMT /law-order/2023-06-14/forward-through-ferguson-report-highlights-st-louis-regions-fragmented-911-system Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /law-order/2023-04-17/st-louis-county-hopes-artificial-intelligence-will-reduce-wait-times-for-911-calls The St. Louis County Police Department began having an intelligent voice assistant answer non-emergency calls last month. Officials in the communications bureau say nonemergency call volumes for dispatchers have dropped about 60% since then. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2023-04-17/st-louis-county-hopes-artificial-intelligence-will-reduce-wait-times-for-911-calls Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2022-04-25/missouri-house-passes-bill-expanding-liabilities-for-employers-requiring-vaccinations Members of the House also voted on Monday to advance a bill banning ballot drop boxes as well as one elevating 911 dispatchers to the status of emergency responders. All three bills now go to the Senate with three weeks remaining until the legislature adjourns. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:24:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-04-25/missouri-house-passes-bill-expanding-liabilities-for-employers-requiring-vaccinations Sarah Kellogg