Fearing for her and her stepdaughter Matilda’s safety, she cleverly called 911 pretending to order two pizzas.Her voice shook with desperation, and the subtle plea caught the attention of dispatcher Denise.
This unusual request would turn into the call that saved both of their lives.Denise, a 911 operator and daughter of a former cop, had always dreamed of being in the force.
After losing her legs in a car accident, she thought that dream was over.
But working at the call center gave her a new purpose—to protect in a different way.
When she got Jane’s “pizza” call, her instincts told her something wasn’t right.She calmly began asking Jane yes-or-no questions, confirming it was a domestic abuse situation.
