911 Active Calls Caddo (2024)

FAQs

Are Texas 911 calls public? ›

Such records are subject to public disclosure even if they are held by a "911 network district" established under the Emergency Communication District Act. Tex. Health & Safety Code.

A wireless phone with no active service can still call 9-1-1

However, be aware that limited information will be available to the 9-1-1 center and if you are disconnected, the 9- 1-1 center will not be able to call you back.

A: Records of 911 calls are public records under the California Public Records Act and, therefore, must be disclosed unless a specific exemption to disclosure applies.

Use of the 911 Recording in Court

All 911 calls are recorded and are generally turned over to the defense when requested as part of an informal discovery request.

If you dial 911 by accident, please do not just hang up. Stay on the line and simply tell the dispatcher that you called by accident and that everything is okay. If you hang up instead, the dispatcher is required to call you back to determine whether or not you had an emergency.

Finding the cause of these dead zones can help cellular phone companies improve cell phone reception and coverage to their customers. This is important in the event of an emergency. If you're in an area without cell phone reception you will be unable to dial 911 during an emergency.

911 only tracks your location when you request your location to be tracked or if you're in danger. Otherwise, police officers and people within 911 call centers won't track your phone number. Still, tracking may happen if there is a warrant for your phone activity.

Requests for 911 tapes and dispatch information are handled by the Houston Emergency Center, and can be submitted via: Email - hecrecords@houstontx.gov. Fax - 713-884-3943. US mail - Houston Emergency Center, PO Box 1562, Houston, TX 77251-1562.

Generally, the front page of a police report is public. Records that would hinder the investigation or prosecution of a crime if they are released are exempt from disclosure. Information collected and maintained by the judiciary is not covered by the Texas Public Information Act.

While the dispatcher is on the phone gathering information, they will immediately dispatch any needed patrol or aid. The average response time for in progress Emergency Calls is less than 5 minutes.