Process for 911 Call Requests

In an attempt to clarify process and ensure the media personnel receive answers to their requests in a timely manner we would request that the following process be followed when requesting information from 911.

If time allows, Emergency Communications personnel will provide media outlets with some general information about incidents that are currently working. They can provide the hundred block where the incident is occurring, the age, triage and hospital destination of medical patients, codes and number of patients, if applicable, on structure fires, and general information on vehicle accidents. They will release suspect information for law enforcement events with approval of the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction.

Audio copies of calls or other information requests will only be processed by working through Sedgwick County’s Public Information Officer during normal business hours at 660-9370. Requests for audio copies or other call information pertaining to incidents that have occurred more than 72 hours prior to the request being made will be subject to Sedgwick County’s standard KORA rate of $25 for the first hour, $20 for any additional hour needed to fulfill the request.