Kansas City Police Launch Real-Time 911 Translation Service Ahead of World Cup

Kansas City Police Department launched a real-time 911 translation service enabling emergency dispatchers to communicate with non-English-speaking visitors in any language. The initiative is part of KC's host-city preparedness effort ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Arrowhead Stadium will host multiple matches and draw large international crowds. The service routes calls through live interpreters, reducing response delays for foreign-language emergencies.