Hi Steemit! I'm a 9-1-1 operator and police dispatcher, and I'm here to share juicy stories straight from my department-issued headset.
I previously worked for one of the largest municipal police agencies in the United States. Now I’m getting ready to start with a smaller department on Saturday and Sunday evenings—when the good stuff happens. I’m ready to share the good, bad, funny, and ugly about being a 9-1-1 operator and dispatcher (AKA, a police communications specialist) on Steemit, because I can’t keep sharing my stories with my boyfriend and family! They’re sick of it by now, I think.
Speaking of my boyfriend and family—here’s a little about me. I live in a gorgeous, sunny state with my partner and two adorable kitties. I’m working toward a BS in Criminal Justice online. I spend my weekdays drinking iced mocha after iced mocha while I write articles on technology and entrepreneurship, as I’m also a part-time, work-from-local-coffee-shops journalist/editor. On weekends I’m still drinking iced mochas, but with my boyfriend and by the pool, at the mall, or in the movie theater (yes, I sneak them in). At home I read and play shameful amounts of Stardew Valley. Anyone else insanely addicted to that game?
I’m deeply interested and involved in social and criminal justice, which gives me a unique perspective on the calls I take and commands I dispatch over the radio. Though I have pretty bad road rage and often forget to say, “and how are you?” when people ask me how I am, I love my fellow human beings, so 9-1-1 calls—and the people behind them—really stick to me. I don’t think it would be fair to keep my experiences to myself when others could learn from or be entertained by them.
So, if you’re interested in criminal justice or just want to hear some wacko stories from the other side of the line, stay tuned. I’m always willing to answer questions about the job/experience, too, though I won’t know everything.
(Aside: Stories will always protect the locations and identities of those involved. Even if I could remember callers’ names, I would never, ever post them online. That would be super-duper illegal.)
Boy: calls 911 Hello? I need your help!
911: Alright, What is it?
Boy: Two girls are fighting over me!
911: So what's your emergency?
Boy: The ugly one is winning.
Oh, snap! Believe it or not, I've had a somewhat similar call before. A woman called to complain that her sister slapped her in the face with a slice of pizza because she (the sister) thought the caller was flirting with her boyfriend. Oh, boy.
Haha poor pizza. Lol wow you must have the most amazing stories to tell. Super glad that you found this place. Consider me one of your follower from now on 😀 Can't wait to read more.
I'm sure you will have great stories to tell. And maybe some of them funny! A lot of stupid people are calling at 9-1-1 !!!! Good luck!
nice
welcome to steemit @the911operator
welcome @the911operator nice to meet you 8]
Welcome! When I was a kid, Rescue 911 was one of my favorite shows, so I am looking forward to your future articles =)
Aw thanks! I probably only have a few stories THAT intense, but we'll see what I come across ;)
First 911 operator, welcome to steemit (ツ)
i'll definately stay tuned
Will call if I am hacked :) @the911operator
welcome to this great community
great to have someone here 911 welcome i will read your next post
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The title speaks for itself :)
When I start at my new job I'm going to post a pic with my badge/headset. Until then, nothing I can really do. :(
There's always something you do if you really want to. But for now most people probably have no reason to doubt you are legit.
Welcome You to Wonderful Steemit World !
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