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Milwaukee 911 Call Mix-Up Under Review | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s handling of a chilling 911 call mix-up—where a 99-year-old woman waited over two hours for help after being assaulted—is sparking outrage and legal debate. Two call takers, who misclassified the emergency as a welfare check, have resigned before facing discipline. The city is delaying public release of details citing state open records laws, though experts are divided: some say the law permits broader disclosure, while others argue employees deserve a chance to review records before they’re released. With no official notices sent yet, the process remains stalled—leaving victims…
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