Washington DC May 1, 2024 12:17 am

Smart devices make accidental 911 calls, emergency communications centers say

Local emergency service providers are receiving accidental 911 alerts from people’s smart phones and watches. News4’s Jackie Bensen spoke with the director of one of the area’s largest communication centers about the problem. 

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