History

The first 911 enhanced call was received when and where?

In January, 1980 in Orange County, Florida.

Initially, when requiring emergency assistance, citizens would just dial what?

"0" for the operator, placing the operator in the position of determining the emergency and locating the appropriate agency for the caller.

Define: One-way radio system allowing the police department to talk to the officer but the officer had to use a call booth to communicate with the police department.

"on the air" voice communication system

In 1870, the Chicago Police Department updated their signal lights with what?

"private boxes" or "call booths"

In ______, the Chicago Police Department updated their signal lights with "call booths" called "private boxes", where only officers and reputable citizens were issued keys that would allow them access to the private box?

1870

The Detroit Police Department first use an "on the air" voice communication system in what year?

1928

In ______, _________________ began equipping their police cars with radio receivers.

1929, California

In ______, the first statewide radio system was implemented by the ______________________________.

1940, Connecticut State Police

The first hand-held radios were introduced in in what year?

1960

In the late 1880's when officers started using vehicles in the United States, the only means of communications was what?

A red signal light placed near major intersections. When the officer saw the light on, he knew to call into the station.

The first two-way radio was used in __________,_____________ in ______.

Bayonne, New Jersey in 1933

In 1870, the __________________ updated their signal lights with "call booths" called "private boxes", where only officers and reputable citizens were issued keys that would allow them access to the private box?

Chicago Police Department

What agency was the first to use an "on the air" voice communication system in 1928?

Detroit Police Department

On what date did President Clinton signed Senate Bill 800 declaring 911 as the National Communications Number?

October 26, 1999

The 911 system was developed and the first test call was made when and where?

On February 16, 1968 in Haleyville, Alabama

What was signed on October 26, 1999, President Clinton signed declaring 911 as the National Communications Number.

Senate Bill 800

In 1880, what occured?

Telephones were added to the call booths, linking the officer with the police department.