#911-response

#911-response

A Yale dropout who avoided service in Vietnam, Cheney nonetheless became a giant of Republican politics. He was a White House aide under Richard Nixon; the youngest ever White House chief of staff, to Gerald Ford; a congressman under Ronald Reagan; secretary of defense to George HW Bush; and vice-president to George W Bush. His stamp remains: his daughter Liz Cheney, who followed him as a representative from Wyoming, is a senior member of Republican leadership in the US House.

When deployed to non-violent, non-urgent calls for service, unarmed crisis responders have been shown to minimize the potential for escalation and address critical mental health emergencies in a manner that prioritizes compassion and safety,

Bernard Kerik, former NYC Police Commissioner, died after a private battle with illness. He was credited with improving police-community relations and reducing crime in NYC.

A hiker stranded on the Pacific Crest Trail was successfully rescued after sending an emergency text to 911, showcasing the efficacy of modern rescue technology.