Next Generation 911

• ‘We’re just bursting at the seams’: Peterborough police chief says new station dire

  The police station on Water Street open in 1968. The chief says they're 'pushing the absolute limits' trying to provide the services that the community expects.

  Economy

  Jun 16, 2023
  
• B.C. puts $150M into 911 service; E-Comm union hopeful staffing challenges will be solved

  CUPE 8911's president said the one-time $150-million investment will allow for more staff to be hired to address 911 wait-time issues in communities all around B.C.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2023
  
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• Edmonton police adopt 911eye video technology to reduce in-person contact, speed up response times

  The Edmonton Police Service is the first Canadian agency to adopt a live video technology allowing 911 callers to remotely show first responders what they calling for help with.

  Tech

  Dec 6, 2021
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• ‘It’s not like television’: Why you should know exactly where you are when calling 911

  "I think TV and movies have kind of tricked the public into thinking there's a blinking dot on the screen and we know exactly where you are," said one 911 call taker.

  Dec 9, 2019
• Technology not yet ready for Next Generation 911

  Advocates for Next Generation 911 want smartphone users to not only have the ability to call their local emergency provider but also to send texts, photos and videos.

  Politics

  Jul 7, 2015