Mean cats and math help: Top 10 Sask. RCMP calls that missed the mark in 2024

Another year has come to a close and with it, Saskatchewan RCMP are looking back on some of the calls they received in 2024.

Another year has come to a close and with it, Saskatchewan RCMP are looking back on some of the calls they received in 2024.

Last year, RCMP received 367,707 calls for service.

While most of the time people properly call 911 in emergency situations, sometimes the calls don’t quite need police attention.

Here are the top 10 calls that “missed the mark” in 2024 from the RCMP:

“Our annual list is fun, but it’s important to realize that (communications) officers play a really important role during emergencies,” RCMP Divisional Operational Communications Centre recruiter Lee Rosin said.

“We are the first voice someone hears when they reach out for help from police. We are there until emergency services arrive to help them. We dispatch police officers to calls and provide them assistance during them.”

Rosin urged people to keep the lines open for those in need of help.

“Saskatchewan RCMP would like to remind the public that there are ramifications for those who misuse 911. Not only is there a chance of preventing someone with a life-threatening emergency from getting help, there is also a summary offence charge under the Emergency 911 Systems Act with fines up to $2000.”