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False 911 open line due to equipment malfunction, Oak Creek WI

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S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154

As discussed during the dispatch call, a false 911 call was traced to a scanner malfunctioning near Howell Avenue, causing open lines.

Audio|Heard on: Milwaukee County Public Safety - South Suburbs
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00:15
Transcript:
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To respond to DORN near Howell Ave, we had a 911 open line.
00:05
This has been an ongoing issue with them,
00:08
that it's possibly one of their scanners for their equipment that is calling 911, near Howell Ave.

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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.

Location mentioned:
S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154

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