Columbia-area residents struggled to reach 911 during emergencies, as the Columbia-Richland 911 call center reported a 23% call abandonment rate in 2025. Joshua Boucher [email protected] Nicholas ...

An investigation by D.C.’s Office of the Inspector General into the Office of Unified Communications recently found multiple safety concerns with the 911 call center that could impact emergency ...

D.C.’s fire department and 911 call center work together 24/7 to respond to crashes, shootings, medical calls and other emergencies. But their top officials do not always agree, and some say the ...