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Controversy surrounds the Secure DC Omnibus Bill, which aims to address crime in D.C. Residents and activists voice concerns about stronger sentencing and over-policing.
Under D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau’s “Reliable and Effective 911 Dispatch Amendment Act of 2023,” once someone says they need help for a fire or medical emergency, the call would be diverted to lines staffed by the department of fire and emergency services.
Short staffing and longer answer times are plaguing D.C.’s 911 call center, according to newly released data from the Office of Unified Communications.