Crime & Safety
Text to 911 Now Available to Brookhaven Residents
New emergency service that began Friday also works in Johns Creek, Dunwoody & Sandy Springs.
BROOKHAVEN – Police in Brookhaven are letting residents know about a new way to reach them when there’s an emergency.
Starting Friday, residents can text 911 and be connected to public safety officials.
The new initiative is being rolled out to select cities in metro Atlanta by Chatcomm, or the Chattahoochee River 911 Authority. The service is available in Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Brookhaven.
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Read more: Text to 911 comes to Johns Creek
The new service is seen as a boon to residents who are hearing impaired or unable to talk because of immediate danger.
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On Facebook, the Brookhaven Police Department posted some reminders about the new service. “Do not use abbreviations,” says one of them. Another is “No pictures or videos.”
What: Text to 911 service
When: Friday, Dec. 16
Where: Johns Creek, Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs
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