Description

The 911 transcripts comprise a compilation of emergency calls made by individuals across various age groups: children aged 3 to 12, teenagers aged 13 to 19, and adults aged 20 and above. This collection includes 21 calls, with 7 from each age category. The calls are categorized into two primary types: those concerning homicide or gunfire incidents and those related to medical emergencies. For the teenage group, as there were no pertinent medical emergency calls, alternative calls were selected, including instances where the caller was involved in a shooting. The data was sourced from a publicly accessible archive on the internet. The duration of the calls ranges from one to eleven minutes. They were transcribed using a simplified version of the Jefferson transcription system, emphasizing critical elements such as pauses, overlapping dialogue, the emotional state of the caller (including crying or screaming), and background conversations. To ensure confidentiality, the calls were anonymized to protect the identities of the callers, operators, and any other individuals involved. The transcripts are available in PDF format and, due to their public nature, are accessible for research purposes. They are designed for use in forensic linguistic studies and related disciplines.

Data Donors