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us-news6 days ago•27 min saved

911 dispatchers initially dismissed Pike's execution survival as a prank

Newly released audio from the night of Christa Pike's failed execution reveals that 911 dispatchers initially treated emergency calls as a prank. Pike, who survived two lethal doses of pentobarbital at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution on Sept. 30, faced a 30-minute delay in receiving medical aid due to verification code issues. While Pike has since returned to prison, legal experts debate whether a second execution attempt would violate double jeopardy protections, and her attorneys are preparing for a protracted legal battle.

via New York Post|

#911-dispatch #christa-pike #death-penalty

crime-and-justice8 days ago•211 min saved

911 logs reveal 30-minute delay in emergency response to Pike's failed execution

Released 911 recordings show a 30-minute delay in emergency response to Christa Pike's failed execution due to a lack of verification codes and confusion among prison and dispatch officials.

via CNN|

#911-dispatch #christa-pike #crime-and-justice

celebrity-news25 days ago•19 min saved

911 Audio Reveals 45-Minute Search for Milania Giudice at Tampa Airport

911 dispatch audio obtained by the US Sun details a 45-minute search for Milania Giudice at Tampa International Airport on Wednesday. The 20-year-old, who had recently been released from a hospital, separated from her mother Teresa, sister Gia, and a counselor. Police were called at 2:20 p.m. after family members reported she was missing. Officers described her as a white female in a tan hat and yellow sweatsuit traveling with a cat in a pink carrier. The search lasted approximately 12 minutes before officials located her via her phone. No arrest or medical transport occurred, though the incident report noted she was experiencing suicidal thoughts and a mental breakdown.

via Page Six|

#911-dispatch #celebrity-news #gia-giudice

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Fort Lauderdale Hotel Shootout: Officer Wounded, Suspect Dead in Chaos Before Spring Break"

A police officer was shot in a Fort Lauderdale hotel during a surprise attack, with the suspect identified as a local resident who was found dead in the hotel room. The area was blocked off, and guests were evacuated as law enforcement responded to the incident. The shooting occurred amid a busier-than-usual spring break season in Fort Lauderdale, but it's unclear if there's any connection between the two.

via Fox News|

#911-dispatch #crime #florida

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Violent Robbery Spree: Oakland Victims Chased, Robbed, and Flipped Over

In Oakland, a victim's car was chased and rammed by three vehicles, resulting in one car flipping over near Lake Merritt. The victim called 911 for help but was placed on hold. A freelance videographer witnessed the incident and reported that the victim was surrounded by individuals dressed in black who pointed a gun at him and robbed him. Gunshots were heard, but the victim was not injured. The incident highlights ongoing issues with Oakland's 911 dispatch system, including long wait times and staffing shortages. The city is working to address these problems.

via KRON4|

#911-dispatch #car-chase #crime

resignation3 years ago•1 min saved

Resignations Shake Up Police Leadership in Lubbock and Overland Park

Lubbock Police Chief Floyd Mitchell has resigned following criticism of the department's 911 dispatch, which left more than 30,000 calls unanswered in 2022. Mitchell, who was appointed chief in 2019, will leave the department on September 22, 2023. The City of Lubbock expressed gratitude for Mitchell's service and will soon name an interim police chief.

via KCBD|

#911-dispatch #chief-of-police #floyd-mitchell