New 911 Text Service in D.C. Rerouting Emergencies to Phone Calls Instead
WASHINGTON D.C. A D.C. man who is deaf said he texted 911 to report a life-threatening emergency and was shocked when the response he got was to make a “voice call” instead. Graham Forsey and his interpreter said the problem happened on July 24 when he texted 911 to report a man who was having a […]
District of Columbia Being Sued for Sending Armed Police To Mental Health Emergencies
Bread for the City, a D.C. nonprofit that provides food, medical, and social services to low-income residents, has filed a lawsuit against the city for sending armed D.C. police officers as “default” first responders to mental health crises Filed with the D.C. American Civil Liberties Union and the law firm Sheppard Mullin, the suit argues […]