Friday, January 23, 2009

Text for Emergency!

Deaf, Speech and/or Hearing Impaired

Deaf, Speech and/or Hearing Impaired individuals who carry cellular telephones for texting purposes can now request police, fire or medical assistance in the City of Cincinnati by texting to CPD-9911 (513-273-9911). A trained operator will respond to those text messages 24/7/365 and ensure the appropriate response.

Additionally, Police Communications Section, each of the five police districts, and Criminal Investigations Section are each equipped with a TTY/TDD and have trained staff on proper use of these devices should calls be placed to any of these locations main numbers.

http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/police/pages/-33862-/

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