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Should Ohio ban public release of 911 calls?
Should Ohio ban public release of 911 calls?
CHRISTIAN CARLTON, Fairborn: “Yes. It should be up to the family, and they would probably say no.”
BRIAN RHODES, Centerville: “I think so. You’re catching people at a very vulnerable time. There’s probably a better way to monitor the responses, a better method of quality control (than making the recordings public).”
YVONNE WHITE, Harrison Twp.: “Ohio shouldn’t ban it. I think we should be allowed to hear it and know what’s going on.”
BECKY BURCH, New Carlisle: “I think they should be public. I know it can be disturbing, but it helps give accurate information to the media and the public. People want to know.”
KRISTINA HAGGITT, Tipp City: “I don’t think they should be released. If the authorities need them, that’s fine, but that doesn’t need to be made public.”
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By Bear
February 28, 2010 9:20 AM | Link to this
For what reason would the gestapo want to keep even more needless secrets? Isn’t there some law that provides for transparency in communications? Perhaps keeping 911 calls from being released would further aid keeping the “protectors” secret that when seconds count, help is minutes away. Release the tapes.
By law and order
February 28, 2010 11:07 AM | Link to this
The historical perspective on the release of 911 tapes has its roots deep in the marketing schemes of the media. Having worked in emergency services for many years in the miami valley I can attest to the fact how rating driven the media is on this subject. If it generates a rating bump they insist the tape must be released for the “public” interest, never mind the release of such info, etc… may jeopardize an investigation. BAN THE RELEASE OF THESE 911 CALLS. The public gains minimally from these calls.
By Rick
February 28, 2010 11:21 AM | Link to this
No. Many of those in the call centers have an attitude problem and have even, sometimes, refused to take action on emergency situations. Deaths and injuries have resulted. We need to keep our public servants accountable.
By fortressdayton
February 28, 2010 11:54 AM | Link to this
The public has no vested interest in the content of these calls. Last night they played ‘the most outrageous’ 911 calls on the tv news… what public interest is served by that blatant attention getting? None, as always, the playing of 911 recordings only serves to whet the appetite of viewers.
By Dave
February 28, 2010 3:04 PM | Link to this
The state should not ban the broadcast of these calls. The stations should. Broadcasting them is less about journalism and more about sensationalism.
By Up North
February 28, 2010 10:43 PM | Link to this
As long as public money pays for the service all records, including 911 tapes are public information. People have the right to know where and how their tax dollars are being spent.
By personal
March 1, 2010 11:04 AM | Link to this
I think some things don’t need to be published, and this is one of them. It’s hurtful to the people involved and it could be impending to any investigation that might be on going. People have a right to some privacy. Let them have it.
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