Sudbury Police Offer 9-1-1 Texting For Deaf Residents

By Angela Gemmill

Texting in an emergency is now an option in Sudbury, but only for residents who have difficulty communicating.

Greater Sudbury Police say anyone who is deaf, hard-of hearing or has a speech impairment can register their cell phone, so in an emergency they can simply press T-9-1-1 to connect with an operator.

Special software has been installed so that 9-1-1 operators can text with the caller.

Mobile devices must be registered so police can recognize the number as coming from someone with communication difficulties.