NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) – A new way to reach police has been launched in Nassau County on Long Island.
The Nassau County Police Department unveiled its Text-to-911 program. While dialing 911 should be the primary method for getting help, there are circumstances where texting for an emergency could be better, officials said.
Those circumstances include having a hearing or speech disability, being unable to speak due to an injury or medical condition, if you're in a threatening situation and a phone call could increase the threat or if your cell reception is poor, police said.
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