OETS, a unit of the New Jersey Office of Information Technology, took the lead in organizing the effort. Four of the largest cellular companies provided the software and interfaces. PISCATAWAY - For ...

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Communications Bureau launched its new Text to 9-1-1 program today in order to help people who are unable to call during an emergency. The new Text to ...

Mercer County residents will be the first in the northwest Ohio county and ninth in the state to be able to text emergencies to 9-1-1. Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said Thursday residents who have ...

Friday, the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office becomes the second county in Florida to start using the new technology (Collier County also implemented the next generation 9-1-1 upgrades). Just think of all the ...

CINCINNATI — There’s an active shooter in your building. You’re hiding. You need help. Your situation could turn fatal if the shooter hears you call for police. So you text 9-1-1. "HELP! A MAN JUST ...

In an effort to bring 911 emergency response "into the 21st century," the U.S. government wants to create a system where 911 call centers can field text and video messages from imperiled citizens.

RICHMOND, Calif - Starting this week, people in several Bay Area cities can now text 9-1-1 operators instead of just calling. The city of Richmond is the first place in Northern California where you ...

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) --People in New Jersey will be able to send a text message to reach 911 emergency services under a new statewide program. New Jersey Attorney General Christopher ...

People in Seattle and the other cities or unincorporated areas of King County, Wash. now can text emergency responders for help, in addition to calling. On Thursday, King County announced that all of ...

People in Tulsa and several nearby towns can now text 9-1-1 during emergencies. This can help victims who may not be able to speak because they are in a domestic situation, hiding from a burglar, or ...