Safety & Security Articles

911 calltakers and emergency dispatchers honored for role in keeping communities safe
April 23, 2019 | Posted in Safety & Security
2019 Telecommunications Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance Awards Honorees

In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week, more than 400 emergency dispatchers and 911 calltakers from across the region enjoyed an evening of great food and good company at this year’s Telecommunications Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance Awards. The annual event, which recognizes the critical role telecommunicators play in keeping our communities safe, took place on April 12 at The Gallery in Kansas City’s Power & Light District. 

Text to 911
February 16, 2016 | Posted in Safety & Security
Mobile phone dialing 911

Text to 911 service is now available in the Kansas City metro area.