Spanish-language 911 calls have decreased 13.9% in Montco, analysis finds

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Spanish-language 911 calls have decreased 13.9% in Montco, analysis finds

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June 4, 2026 · 12:09 PM
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Philadelphia weather forecast – NBC10 Philadelphia

Montgomery County officials just launched a public safety outreach initiative aimed at encouraging non-English speaking residents to call 911 in case of an emergency. The new campaign comes after a recent analysis from the county’s 911 Center found that overall usage of the Language Line — the county’s contracted translation service — decreased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024. According to officials, Language Line calls, 83% of which use a Spanish translator, declined most during the mont

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