There are 4 article(s) tagged 911:

• August 2026

  • Memphis adds fourth option to 911 calls: mental health

    The City of Memphis announced Wednesday, Aug. 26, that it is introducing a new mental health services option callers can request in emergency situations.

    By Wallis Rogin August 26, 2026

• August 2021

  • Emergency responders look for ways to help lessen COVID strain on the system

    Memphis Fire Department Director Gina Sweat is asking the public to do three things — get vaccinated, wear a mask and social distance. In addition to COVID, car crashes have added to system stress.

    By Yolanda Jones August 13, 2021

• April 2021

  • Opinion: A primer on 911 – how to ‘help us help you’

    In the past year I have taken over 1,900 calls to 911, and I’m convinced that a refresher course is in order for children and adults alike. Here are some tips to help you become an effective 911 caller.

    By Erica May April 09, 2021

• June 2020

  • From premium to basic: So you want to defund the Police Department?

    Let us not use the death of George Floyd as an opportunity to scapegoat and launch an unfair assault on an entire profession. I’ve spoken to police officers. They too are disturbed and hurt by that tragic event.

    By Erica May June 12, 2020