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Tag: 911 calls

Posted inCommunity

Portage County now offers text-to-911 service

by Shereen SiewertApril 5, 2022April 5, 2022

Portage County Sheriff’s Department has begun accepting text–to–911 service. Wireless customers can now send a text (up to 140 characters) to 911 in an emergency. Text to 911 should only be used in an emergent situation, when placing a call is not possible. For instance, if the caller is not able to speak out loud […]

Posted inNews

To stop police shootings of people with mental health disabilities, I asked them what cops – and everyone – could do to help

by Shereen SiewertNovember 14, 2019November 14, 2019
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UPDATE: Verizon 911 service restored in Lincoln County

by Shereen SiewertOctober 18, 2018October 18, 2018

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