“I take a lot of 911 calls where ‘I know this isn’t an emergency’ are the first words out of the caller’s mouth. But when I’m answering calls that aren’t an emergency, it means I’m not availa…
E-Comm has released its annual list of the top 10 worst calls to 911 over the past year and some are true head scratchers that make you wonder if the caller, well, used any common sense at all before dialling.
“I take a lot of 911 calls where ‘I know this isn’t an emergency’ are the first words out of the caller’s mouth. But when I’m answering calls that aren’t an emergency, it means I’m not available for someone else who really does need critical help.” The top 10 worst calls received by E-Comm in 2019 are:1. To complain hotel parking spot was too small3. To complain their neighbour was vacuuming late at night5. To enquire why traffic was so bad7. Because police are being ‘too loud’ responding to an emergency and requesting that they should come back in the morning10. Because a gas station wouldn’t let them use the washroom
“911 is for life or death emergencies only. So, I mean, if you can’t get your car out of the snow, then maybe take the bus or SkyTrain to wherever you’re going – OK?” said one call taker in response to a caller who requested police personally shovel their car out of the snow in front of their home.
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