calling 911

DOVER, DE - Delaware’s Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced the rollout of a new and improved 911 service in the First State.

The new Enhanced 911 (E911) service will allow callers to stream live videos, share photos directly from their phones, and receive text translation and language support, according to officials. The features will help 911 operators gain a better understanding of emergencies and see what is occurring, with information and images being relayed in real time.

Officials say the Dover Police Department is one of the first in the country to implement the new features, with all Public Safety Answering Points in Delaware set to upgrade by 2026.

For more information on Delaware’s E911 system, you can follow this link.

 

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Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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