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Fairfax County Tests AI for Nonemergency 911 Calls

9/3/2025

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Fairfax County, Virginia, is testing AI to triage nonemergency 911 calls, processing nearly 150 calls in a two-hour trial. A second phase will allow AI to manage dispatch-related calls later this year, with human oversight for crises.
Nationwide, AI is being integrated into 911 systems to address staffing shortages and enhance efficiency, though concerns about cybersecurity and bias remain. Human oversight is essential to ensure sensitive situations are handled appropriately.

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Fairfax County, Virginia, is testing AI to triage nonemergency 911 calls, processing nearly 150 calls in a two-hour trial. A second phase will allow AI to manage dispatch-related calls later this year, with human oversight for crises.
Nationwide, AI is being integrated into 911 systems to address staffing shortages and enhance efficiency, though concerns about cybersecurity and bias remain. Human oversight is essential to ensure sensitive situations are handled appropriately.