911

Example Sentences

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Both support the effort to divert some 911 calls away from the Los Angeles Police Department, shifting them to unarmed responders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

His primary attorney Steve Haney contends that the fire was instead set off by people using fireworks, and that his client was a "Good Samaritan" who called 911 a total of 17 times.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Based on what is happening currently with emergency services like 911 in L.A., there needs to be something that can supplement that system, because we’re seeing that it’s not working,” he said.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Terrified, she contacted a friend who called 911.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

I ran inside and got the nurse and made them call 911 and got Mrs. Williams.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea