High stress, low pay fuel shortage of 911 staff in Jackson Follow Us
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By - Associated Press - Thursday, May 6, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Low pay and high stress are contributing to a shortage of 911 operators in Jackson and other cities across the nation, authorities said.
The situation has led to concerns that public safety is at risk, WAPT-TV reported.
Malcolm Johnson said he tried to get help for a woman when a man tried to rob her at a Jackson fast-food restaurant, he told the Jackson TV station. Johnson said he couldn’t get anyone to pick up the phone. He said he let it ring for 45 seconds and then ended the call because he thought he had called the wrong 911.
911 staff shortage in Jackson fueled by high stress, low pay
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Low pay and high stress are contributing to a shortage of 911 operators in Jackson and other cities across the nation, authorities said.
The situation has led to concerns that public safety is at risk, WAPT-TV reported.
Malcolm Johnson said he tried to get help for a woman when a man tried to rob her at a Jackson fast-food restaurant, he told the Jackson TV station. Johnson said he couldn’t get anyone to pick up the phone. He said he let it ring for 45 seconds and then ended the call because he thought he had called the wrong 911.
Council members press JPD chief for specific plan, funding to address crime spike
Davis tells committee Jackson has a gang problem, reveals six-person gang unit
Council members press JPD chief for specific plan, funding to address crime spike By C.J. LeMaster | February 9, 2021 at 8:46 PM CST - Updated February 9 at 11:15 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Members of the Jackson City Council say they still havenât seen specific strategies nor funding requests from Jackson Police Chief James Davis, intended to tackle the escalation of violent crime in the city since 2021 began.
During a two-hour law enforcement ad-hoc committee meeting Tuesday, Davis and members of JPDâs command staff faced a barrage of questions, not all of which were answered.