Sheriff's Office updates 911 system

The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office has completed an upgrade to an enhanced 911 system. This system replaced an aging outdated system that had worked well for over 10 years. The new E911 system has more accurate GPS locating abilities for both land line calls as well as cellular.

Due to sometimes poor cell service in parts of Phillips County, the new E911 includes the capability to Text to 911 with your emergency. In your messaging recipients box put 911 and then a message as to your emergency. The dispatcher can respond with questions and guidance, and the system will plot your location to a...