Yakima Co. dispatchers seeing more people texting 911 when it’s not safe to call (WA)

by | Aug 9, 2022 | Comm Center News

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YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Yakima County emergency dispatchers are seeing an increase in people texting 911 in situations where calling could put them in danger, especially when someone is violating a domestic violence no-contact order.

“People just don’t feel comfortable talking because that person that isn’t supposed to be there is there and for their safety, they can’t make that phone call,” SunComm Yakima 911 public safety communications manager Erica McNamara said.