'Every second, whether it's 2 seconds or 20 seconds counts.' The Weber County Sheriff's Office says it's shortening response times by letting deputies hear 911 calls as they come in.
Typically, you have operators who talk to the people who need help. A dispatcher then takes that information and sends someone out.Chances are, by the time you make the call, you've already decided you need help.
He's been listening to the calls for about two weeks now, and he said the stress in a caller's voice can be enough for him to make the decision to respond. It's called Live 911. Between dispatchers and deputies, responders in Weber County say it's already making a difference. He said with the help of Live 911, he was able to respond quickly and resuscitate people with CPR in two different situations. One of them was an 11-year-old who later went to a hospital in critical condition.Even better news for the people who need that urgent help.
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