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# Voice alerts

> Voice Alerts lets the MDT app speak important information aloud.

Voice Alerts lets the MDT app speak important information aloud.

## What it can announce

* **Incoming call alerts** — When a new call is assigned to you
* **CJIS/NCIC result summaries** — Person/driver and vehicle search results

## Enabling voice alerts

1. Open **Settings** (gear icon or menu).
2. Find the **Voice Alerts** section.
3. Turn on the toggles you want:
   * **Incoming call alerts**
   * **CJIS result summaries**

## Incoming call alerts

When enabled:

* The app announces each **newly assigned** call (not every call already on your list at sign-in).
* Default phrase: **"You have a call."**
* You can change the phrase in Settings (e.g. "New call assigned").
* High-priority or ProQA calls may prefix **Critical.** before your phrase.

## Assignment notifications (Android)

When incoming-call speech is **off**, or the app is **in the background**, you may receive a **Call Assignments** notification for new dispatches. Tap opens the app (call navigation from notification may vary by device). Allow notifications when prompted — denying permission does not block sign-in or viewing calls.

## CJIS/NCIC result summaries

When enabled:

* **Person/driver searches**: Speaks driver name, license status, and warrant information.
* **Vehicle searches**: Speaks make/model and registration status.
* **Replay**: Use the **LISTEN** button in the NCIC screen to hear the selected result again.

## Tips

* Use your **device volume** for voice alert loudness.
* Turn off voice alerts in Settings when you need silence.
* Keep custom call phrases short so they're easy to hear over background noise.

## Requirements

* NCIC voice summaries require agency **State/NCIC Access** and your user to be authorized (configured in Web Admin).