Win Rozario, 19, was having a mental health crisis when he called 911 seeking help. A police oversight board found that the officers who responded abused their authority. Source: New York Times
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The Mystery Behind the Crime Wave at 312 Riverside Drive
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2022
In thousands of 911 calls over the course of more than two years, one man has falsely reported fights, murders, bombs and hostage situations at the same address. Why? Source: New York Times
Dispatcher Fired Over Mishandling 911 Call During Buffalo Shooting
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2022
A Tops supermarket office manager said a dispatcher yelled at her for whispering, as she hid during the shooting, and hung up on her. Source: New York Times
911 Dispatcher May Be Fired Over Handling of Buffalo Shooting Call
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2022
Erie County began an investigation after a supermarket worker said the dispatcher hung up on her when she called during the attack. Source: New York Times