Dispatcher Role in Criminal Justice

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What role does a dispatcher play in criminal justice?

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They coordinate communication between emergency services.

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How does information get to a dispatcher?

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Through direct phone calls from the public.

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In what year did the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommend establishing a single emergency number nationwide?

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1967

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Why were the digits 9-1-1 chosen for the emergency number in the United States?

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It is easy to remember, can be dialed quickly, and is not associated with any area code.

Front

In what year were the digits 9-1-1 chosen as the emergency number in the United States?

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1968

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What was the original requirement for callers when 911 was first introduced?

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Callers had to provide all information themselves.

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In what year did 911 services evolve to include wireless enhanced services?

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1996

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What capability did cell phones gain with the implementation of wireless enhanced 911 services?

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Latitude and longitude location within 50-150 meters

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What is one of the daily responsibilities of a dispatcher?

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Receiving calls

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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a dispatcher? Keeping records, Managing calls, Tracking locations

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