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911 Delay Leaves 99-Year-Old Vulnerable | Milwaukee News
A 99-year-old woman in Milwaukee was attacked in her home, but help arrived hours later—not minutes—after the initial 911 call. The first reports came from a third-party dispatcher who relayed threats, yet police didn’t respond until over two and a half hours later. By then, the victim had to call 911 herself. The city’s emergency communications department mishandled the calls, leading to at least one employee being fired and others placed on paid leave as the department undergoes a full review of its procedures. This delay is unacceptable—and it’s forcing critical changes. Listen in…
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