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Baltimore will turn 911 into more than just an emergency number

Baltimore will turn 911 into more than just an emergency number
NPR News Monday 27 July 2026, 09:00 UTC By Scott Maucione 1 min read
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Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don't need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis. (Image credit: Matt Gush)

Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don't need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis.

(Image credit: Matt Gush)

Baltimore (LOCATION) Matt Gush (PERSON)
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