Her family suspected her ex-husband due to a history of physical abuse and multiple incidents where he had been violent towards her.
The investigation highlighted delays in response times, misclassification of calls, and communication breakdowns between 911 operators and responding officers.
The 911 call provided crucial evidence of an ongoing assault, including Deanna's pleas for help and her attacker's threats, which led to the classification of her death as a homicide.
Calls involving death or serious bodily injury were reclassified as highest priority, and the department conducted a comprehensive review to address communication and response issues.
The defense argued that Deanna's death was not a homicide but a result of a combination of PCP, stress, and mental health issues, claiming her death was accidental.
The lawsuit was ultimately dismissed, with the judge ruling against the family despite their claims of negligence and violation of constitutional rights by the city and police department.
The organization provided free smartphones and four months of cellular data to survivors, helping them maintain contact with loved ones and access essential resources without being tracked by their abusers.
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