Austin police say deaf woman attacked in broad daylight Jenni Lee, KVUE July 21, 2015 AUSTIN — Austin Police are looking for four teenagers, three males and one female, who they say followed, punched, and stole a deaf woman’s purse…
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More North Texas cities signing on for Text-to-911
More North Texas cities signing on for Text-to-911 Tanya Eiserer, WFAA February 3, 2015 SEAGOVILLE — Last week in Seagoville, a woman who needed help didn’t call anyone. She simply texted the word “HELP” to 911. The reply was immediate:…
Tulsa Police Work To Improve Communication With Deaf Community
Tulsa Police Work To Improve Communication With Deaf Community October 14, 2014 BY TESS MAUNE TULSA, Oklahoma – A town hall meeting Tuesday night focused on taking the fear out of a scary situation. Neither police nor citizens know exactly…
Tangipahoa 911 launches service that gives deaf community rare access – Louisiana
Tangipahoa 911 launches service that gives deaf community rare access July 14, 2014 AMITE CITY, LA (NBC33) — Imagine being in an emergency, and realizing that you cannot call 911 for help. You want to, but there is no way…
FCC to Vote on Report and Order Addressing Text-to-911 in August for Open Meeting
FCC to Vote on Report and Order Addressing Text-to-911 in August for Open Meeting On August 8, 2014 the FCC will take a vote on whether to adopt new rules requiring text-to-911. Text-to-911 provides a way to contact 911 directly…
Texas city latest to take 911 by text message
Texas city latest to take 911 by text message Agencies believe that texting to 911 is the next step forward for emergency response and policing By Tristan Hallman May 05, 2014 The Dallas Morning News RICHARDSON, Texas — Many North…