[XR7]

This poor little kid (see the video attached to the story). His mamma is dead. Gone. But that 911 dispatcher is still on the job - with benefits.

[wideawake]

That operator could have had five prank calls. Kids calling in prior to that call.

Then by all means, check the tapes.

[arizonarachel]

What in the world? I thought that they still sent someone out to investigate prank calls?

[conservativehusker]

In My city there is a law that each 911 call has to be investigated..granted it's not a big city..but I've been embarrassed twice this year because my home number is very close to 911..and I messed up only to have a cop stop by the office...

It's a true shame that city employees aren't held responsible for their action or lack of...

[joe fonebone]

""That operator could have had five prank calls. Kids calling in prior to that call. And please, don't think that I am trying to make an excuse"
Bull$hit!!!! the union will see to it that this pi$$ poor excuse for a human being keeps her job, and will probably get a raise to boot!! The people of Detroit have the services and representation that they elect.......... get rid of the hip hop mayor, and the celebrity, race baiting council, and maybe the city will have a chance.....

[spectre]

I bet she sends help the next time she gets a call from a 6 year old.

But she should be fired.

[freedomson]

"Forget it, it's motown."

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

911 Operator: "Where's the grownups at?"

Huh?

[Sender]

This is one time I hope for a lawsuit, a big one that this little kid can live on. And that dispatcher needs to go.

[dfwgator]

Get get up get down
911 is a joke in your town...

[stephenjohnbanker]

""I know that operator. I know that she is a very good operator," said Harris. "She is very thorough."

And the mother is thoroughly dead.$%*)*%$@#UNIONS!!

[randog]

"That operator could have had five prank calls. Kids calling in prior to that call. And please, don't think that I am trying to make an excuse....

And yet you are.

[Gay State Conservative]

I hope that there's someone to raise this kid properly...
be good to him and guide him because one thing's for sure,when the dust has settled in this case,the boy won't be hurting for $$$ because the City's gonna be suuuued!

[1rudeboy]

Citizens of Detroit, and by extension Michigan, open your checkbooks.

[se_ohio_young_conservative]

That is terrible.

My theory is, if someone says something like "I am having a heart attack", NEVER take it as a joke, even if they have joked about it before. If they are joking about it, punch them in the nose and tell them they are stupid.

Never take something serious lightly. This person should have known that.

[subterfuge]

I know that operator. I know that she is a very good operator," said Harris. "She is very thorough."

WRONG! Facts are facts, and this person is guilty of negligence. These government hacks/apologists are pathetic.

[Drew68]

In a city where 25% of the 911 calls are pranks, the operator is going to be expected to try and filter some of these calls. I imagine operators who send the police to every prank call are reprimanded and expected to "know better."

Somebody died because a call that sounded like a prank was real. Now every single prank call is going to generate a police response which will further handicap the ability of the police to do real police work. How many other people will die because cops are too busy driving to prank calls?

This is a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situation for 911 operators. The real blame needs to be laid on the hands of those who think it is fun and games to make prank calls to 911.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Detroit. Democrat affirmative-action capital of the world, reaping what they have sewn.

[freepatriot32]

Officials said the 911 operator will be disciplined, but because of her years of service she will not be fired.

Of course she wont be fired she only killed a woman thats not a firable offence. Now if she had brought an american flag into the office she probably would be drawn and quartered.

any time you hear people say just call 911 if you are in trouble instead of trying to defend or help yourself send them this story.

[the OlLine Rebel]

That boy had alot of presence of mind just to see if she was breathing!

Between his straight-forward "attitude" on the phone and that fact, seems he just plain has strength of character and doesn't freak out. Unusual for such a young child, but possible, as I can see.

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

WAY TO GO, DETROIT...
I thought ALL 911 operators were required to send help when requested, even if a little green man requested the help...