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WBNS- 10 TV Columbus, Ohio

By Kevin Landers

July 29, 2014 

When Franklin County Adult probation officer Jonathan Farnsworth was shot by a man on probation, his partner had to dial 911 on his cell phone.

If the same event had happened in Licking County, all an officer would need to do is hit what’s called the “Officer Down” button on his walkie-talkie.

Which system offers a better response is now being debated.

“We have an officer probation officer been shot. Suspect been shot we need police here.”