# \#documentation **URL:** https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/tag/documentation/62.md [Latest](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/tags.md) --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Findings](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-findings/1667)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-findings/1667 "2023-02-14T17:04:37Z")
The purpose of this post is to document and archive the ReVisioning Recommendation, previously stored in Gitbook. The last update to the actual text of the recommendation was made 11/5/21. One section of the original rec… --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Limitations](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-limitations/1666)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-limitations/1666 "2023-02-14T16:59:33Z")
Limitations The data team would like to highlight the following caveats and limitations that should be kept in mind when evaluating the data inputs, process, and outputs. This information is pulled from the appendix of … --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Methods](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-methods/1665)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-methods/1665 "2023-02-14T16:58:32Z")
The purpose of this post is to document and archive the ReVisioning Recommendation, previously stored in Gitbook. The last update to the actual text of the recommendation was made 11/5/21. One section of the original rec… --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Main Recommendation (Strategies, Visual Diagrams)](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-main-recommendation-strategies-visual-diagrams/1664)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-main-recommendation-strategies-visual-diagrams/1664 "2023-02-14T16:50:32Z")
The purpose of this post is to document and archive the ReVisioning Recommendation, previously stored in Gitbook. The last update to the actual text of the recommendation was made 11/5/21. One section of the original rec… --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Main Recommendation (Purpose, Value, Goals)](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-main-recommendation-purpose-value-goals/1663)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-main-recommendation-purpose-value-goals/1663 "2023-02-14T16:48:49Z")
The purpose of this post is to document and archive the ReVisioning Recommendation, previously stored in Gitbook. The last update to the actual text of the recommendation was made 11/5/21. One section of the original rec… --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Introduction (Executive Summary, Glossary, High-Level Overview)](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-introduction-executive-summary-glossary-high-level-overview/1662)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-introduction-executive-summary-glossary-high-level-overview/1662 "2023-02-14T16:45:50Z")
The purpose of this post is to document and archive the ReVisioning Recommendation, previously stored in Gitbook. The last update to the actual text of the recommendation was made 11/5/21. One section of the original rec… --- ## [Want to join Reimagine911? Start here!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/want-to-join-reimagine911-start-here/1282)
**Author:** [@Micah](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Micah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/want-to-join-reimagine911-start-here/1282 "2022-03-19T02:22:40Z")
New member? Start here! :rocket: How to get started 1. Fill out and sign the Reimagine911 member registration form Just some basic info. Your skills and interests are particularly helpful here. 2. Join Slack and intro… --- ## [About ReImagine911](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/about-reimagine911/1229)
**Author:** [@jillzey](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jillzey)\ **Replies:** 0
The Reimagine911 program is CfA’s first National Action Team and is focused on helping 911 tailor its responses to the needs of the most impacted individuals during a call for service. Use this category when the topi… --- ## [Playlist of Hype Music Playlists](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/playlist-of-hype-music-playlists/1338)
**Author:** [@renejoywrites](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/renejoywrites)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/playlist-of-hype-music-playlists/1338 "2022-05-18T16:38:14Z")
Ever need some Heads Down, Tunes Loud vibes? Me too. I spelunked Slack to make a Playlist of Playlists, the Playplaylistlist to keep here on Discourse for when we all need some chtunes to hype us up. There’s plenty to be… --- ## [Reimagining 911 Glossary of Terms](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/reimagining-911-glossary-of-terms/1343)
**Author:** [@r911learndevelop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/r911learndevelop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/reimagining-911-glossary-of-terms/1343 "2022-04-17T23:57:22Z")
Glossary Introduction Welcome to the primary glossary of terms for Reimagining 911! This glossary serves as a resource for National Action Team members to learn more about specific emergency response terminology (and to… --- ## [911 Dataset Resources](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/911-dataset-resources/1321)
**Author:** [@r911learndevelop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/r911learndevelop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/911-dataset-resources/1321 "2022-04-05T18:32:46Z")
911 Dataset Resources Vera Institute for Justice Making 911 Accessible: A Guide to 911 Datasets Vera Publications Announcing a Consolidated Dataset of 911 Calls for Five US Cities (Part 1) https://med… --- ## [Getting Started — Must Reads for Reimagine911](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/getting-started-must-reads-for-reimagine911/1316)
**Author:** [@r911learndevelop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/r911learndevelop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/getting-started-must-reads-for-reimagine911/1316 "2022-04-02T03:24:20Z")
Getting Started with Reimagine911 Learning Resources The Learning and Development workgroup recommends reading the following material as a starting point to learn about 911’s history, current ecosystem, ongoing resea… --- ## [Map of the 911 System | From Call to Response](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/map-of-the-911-system-from-call-to-response/1317)
**Author:** [@r911learndevelop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/r911learndevelop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/map-of-the-911-system-from-call-to-response/1317 "2022-04-02T03:25:33Z")
Map of the 911 System Content compiled by Floria Chan Vera.org released the full report, A Review of the Literature as it Relates to Policing, and a shorter fact sheet on the topic. The following diagram is a simple … --- ## [Case Study: Berkeley Police Dept | 911/non-911 Public Safety Communications Call Center](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/case-study-berkeley-police-dept-911-non-911-public-safety-communications-call-center/1304)
**Author:** [@r911learndevelop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/r911learndevelop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/case-study-berkeley-police-dept-911-non-911-public-safety-communications-call-center/1304 "2022-04-01T00:15:25Z")
Case Study: Berkeley Police Dept, 911/non-911 Public Safety Communications Call Center 1 Explanation of how call takers and dispatchers at the Berkeley Police Department Public Safety Communications Center handle 911 ca… --- ## [Alternative Non-Emergency Numbers — 988, 311, and 211](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/alternative-non-emergency-numbers-988-311-and-211/1315)
**Author:** [@r911learndevelop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/r911learndevelop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/alternative-non-emergency-numbers-988-311-and-211/1315 "2022-04-02T02:19:58Z")
Alternative Non-Emergency Numbers — 988, 311, and 211 Content curated by Mary C. Norris Alternative 911 numbers that are currently in place are 311 and 211, with 988 launching in the summer 2022. These numbers are mea… --- ## [What are 911 Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) Operations?](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/what-are-911-emergency-communications-centers-eccs-operations/1314)
**Author:** [@r911learndevelop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/r911learndevelop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/what-are-911-emergency-communications-centers-eccs-operations/1314 "2022-04-02T02:15:58Z")
What are 911 Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) Operations? Procedures, A Patchwork of Protocols & 911 Professional Discretion ECCs Defined Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs), also known as Public Safety A… --- ## [Introduction to the Types of 911 Professionals and Their Roles](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/introduction-to-the-types-of-911-professionals-and-their-roles/1313)
**Author:** [@r911learndevelop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/r911learndevelop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/introduction-to-the-types-of-911-professionals-and-their-roles/1313 "2022-04-02T02:12:26Z")
Introduction to the Types of 911 Professionals and Their Roles 911 professionals1 —the operators, call takers, call handlers, and dispatchers in Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) 2 throughout the United States—col… --- ## [What are Code for America and Reimagine911?](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/what-are-code-for-america-and-reimagine911/1301)
**Author:** [@r911learndevelop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/r911learndevelop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/what-are-code-for-america-and-reimagine911/1301 "2022-03-31T23:36:25Z")
About Code for America Mission & Vision: Code for America is a non-partisan, civic technology organization founded in 2009 to improve government services for all, starting with those who need them most. Our vision focus… --- ## [Slack Best Practices for Volunteers](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/slack-best-practices-for-volunteers/1257)
**Author:** [@rebeccadeutsch](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/rebeccadeutsch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/slack-best-practices-for-volunteers/1257 "2022-03-07T22:34:34Z")
Communicating with Others When joining a Channel, check out the channel’s topic, description, pinned messages, and shortcut workflows This is the very first thing to check out in a channel! You’ll find the most releva… --- ## [Using GitHub on the National Action Teams](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/using-github-on-the-national-action-teams/1288)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/using-github-on-the-national-action-teams/1288 "2022-03-21T21:34:05Z")
Using GitHub on the ReImagine911 National Action Team This is a short guide with links and resources on how to use GitHub as a member of the Reimagine911 National Action Team. We are using GitHub to manage our projects o… --- ## [About Transform911 & Workgroups](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/about-transform911-workgroups/1278)
**Author:** [@billy](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/billy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 12:42am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/about-transform911-workgroups/1278 "2022-03-19T00:42:48Z")
The information below is borrowed from Transform911’s website. For more information, please visit Transform911.org. About Transform911 The University of Chicago Health Lab is gathering experts in health care, academia,… --- ## [What You Get When You Blend Slack & Discourse](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/what-you-get-when-you-blend-slack-discourse/1273)
**Author:** [@renejoywrites](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/renejoywrites)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/what-you-get-when-you-blend-slack-discourse/1273 "2022-03-18T18:35:43Z")
Slack and Discourse are both fundamental to how we connect as community members – Slack gives us real-time access to conversation and cooperation together, while Discourse hosts longer-form discussions and standardized d… --- ## [Onboarding Resources for Brigades \[Wiki\]](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/onboarding-resources-for-brigades-wiki/1275)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/onboarding-resources-for-brigades-wiki/1275 "2022-03-18T00:41:44Z")
Welcoming New People to Your Brigade Tactics and strategies to adapt Have a resource from your Brigade to add? Contribute to this post (it’s a wiki!) Brigade Onboarding Resources Code for Boston: “How We Steer our Shi… --- ## [Using Discourse for Documentation and Wikis](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/using-discourse-for-documentation-and-wikis/1188)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/using-discourse-for-documentation-and-wikis/1188 "2022-02-12T03:55:50Z")
We now have the ability to use Discourse as an effective space to store Network documentation. This guide serves as a reference to distinguish between documentation and wikis. 3- Minute Video Guide: Documenting in Disco… --- ## [Making Your Project Contributor-Friendly](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/making-your-project-contributor-friendly/737)
**Author:** [@ryan.b.harvey](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/ryan.b.harvey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/making-your-project-contributor-friendly/737 "2020-04-06T21:33:51Z")
There are a number of things you can do to ensure that people are able to find your project, understand what it’s about, and learn how they can best contribute to it. Deciding to Pursue the Project Before actually pursu…