A Cincinnati 9-1-1 operator is under fire after allegedly doxxing federal immigration agents operating on the city’s west side, a move critics say could have put lives at risk.
The incident was flagged by local conservative watchdog group Signal 99, which posted screenshots and accusations on X alleging that sensitive law enforcement information was shared publicly, and then deleted, after being heard over a secure emergency communications channel.
“Hey Bill Vedra…is it really okay that your 911 Dispatchers at the ECC post about where I.C.E. is operating, after hearing about their location over a secured channel in your Comm Center? Really?”
The post appeared to call out both city leadership and the individual dispatcher accused of sharing the information.
“And Hadley—you are putting people at risk with your bs. I sincerely hope they come snatch your ass up and charge you. You may have removed your post, but you gotta be quicker than that!”
Signal 99 also cited state and federal statutes it claims may apply to the alleged conduct.
“ORC 2921.13 — Falsification / misuse of official information … 18 U.S.C. § 1505 — Obstruction of proceedings before departments, agencies, and committees,” the account posted.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations have increasingly become flashpoints nationwide, with agents facing growing hostility amid political battles over border security and immigration enforcement. Supporters of ICE argue that publicizing agent locations is reckless and dangerous, particularly at a time when federal officers are being targeted simply for doing their jobs.
Law enforcement advocates say emergency dispatchers are entrusted with sensitive information precisely because misuse can lead to real-world harm. Sharing operational details, even briefly, can compromise investigations, expose agents to ambushes, and undermine public safety.
City officials have not publicly commented on the allegations, and it remains unclear whether an internal investigation has been launched. Critics, however, say the situation raises serious questions about professionalism, accountability, and whether political activism has seeped into roles meant to remain strictly neutral.
