In late October 2023, a 22 year old woman was tragically killed in a fire at a Wichita, Kansas apartment complex. Firefighter Union leaders are placing the blame squarely on the 911 call taker and the communications center administrator.

What is unique about this tragedy that created a need to blame someone? Is there a broader conversation that should be had? Former dispatcher-turned retied cop Drew discusses the case with active dispatcher Jon as they review the harrowing 911 call.

The show that dissects 911 calls and emergency response video by two guys who have done both jobs.

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An honest and inspiring conversation with Conrad Weaver, the director of the powerful documentary PTSD911. The movie sheds light on the mental health struggles of 911 dispatchers, cops, and firefighter / paramedics; delving deep into the extraordinary challenges they face daily.

In April of 2023, a mass shooter took the lives of five people and injured two police officers at the Old National Bank in Louisville. It was recently discovered that the gunman from left notes indicating that his violent attack was to show the ease of obtaining guns to commit this heinous act.

Here is a reboot of our episode detailing the tragic story that unfolded, and the people who became heroes that sad day.

This is a reboot of the episode that aired May 4, 2023.

https://youtu.be/tNNoH9vKxy4?si=pt6ZIDpow4CDqUxG

Mallory is a 911 professional and was managing an emergency communications center when the unthinkable happened. The center was flooded with 911 calls of an active shooter in a large public space. Not only did the center's team have to manage the onslaught of initial calls, they had remain hyper-focused on the rescuing officers' actions, and coordinate the chaotic aftermath.

Andrew was a dispatcher and was hired by another department to be a police officer. We talk to Andrew about the state of the 911 profession and even have a few surprise quizzes for him.

** Originally aired October 19, 2023 **

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Najee Seabrooks was a Patterson, NJ man who called 911 while he was in a crisis. He worked with a violence intervention group, but unfortunately Najee was involved in a violent confrontation with police.

** Originally Aired March 13, 2023 **

Two deputy sheriffs were ambushed by a mentally ill man who intentionally drove at them and pinned them against their cruiser. Drew has specific insight as he knows the deputies. Daniel from Police.Law.News joins for analysis and discussion on how trauma like this effects dispatchers.

A cell phone call came in to a 911 center and a man and a woman were heard arguing. Without the benefit of exact address matching, officers responded to a nearby residence, thinking they were at the location where the couple was arguing. Unfortunately the unsuspecting homeowner came to the door and raised his gun at the officers.