Durham police release list of ‘most ridiculous’ 911 calls of 2021
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The list includes a complaint about a long drive-thru lineup, help with finding a Wi-Fi password and trying to find COVID-19 test results.
Durham Regional Police have released a list of the “most ridiculous and non-emergency” 911 calls received in 2021.
It includes a complaint about a long drive-thru lineup, help with finding a Wi-Fi password, and trying to find COVID-19 test results.
Police said they released the list to raise awareness about the misuse of 911, which can possibly delay someone who has a serious emergency from getting help.
Here is a list of the most ridiculous 911 calls received by Durham police this year:
Durham police said their 911 communicators respond to an average of 600 calls per day.
“Before dialing 911, please remember that is for police, medical or fire emergencies, meaning there is an immediate threat to someone’s health, safety or property,” police said.
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