Here are the top ten #ReasonsNotToCall911 of 2020. (Facebook/Saskatchewan RCMP)

By paNOW Staff

Emergency Support

RCMP release top 10 #ReasonsNotToCall911 of 2020

Dec 30, 2020 | 4:00 PM

It’s common knowledge that calling the police should be reserved for police-related matters only.

Or is it?

Saskatchewan RCMP recently released their top 10 911 calls that “missed the mark” this year.

Here are the top ten #ReasonsNotToCall911 of 2020:

1. Suspicious activity – A 911 caller advised he’d seen the same moose standing in the same spot in a field for two days straight. The caller thought this was a little suspicious and RCMP officers should check it out.

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2. Locked up – One concerned animal parent was wondering if her cat was in custody with the local RCMP as the cat went out two days prior and had not returned home.

3. Better programming – A concerned parent called 911 requesting RCMP officers speak to a popular video streaming service to request they provide better programming for their kids to watch.

4. Directions? – 911 dispatchers received a call asking for directions to travel from Yorkton, Sask., to Winnipeg, Man.

5. No where to park – This driver called to let police know they did not know where to park as someone was parked in their assigned stall when they got home.

6. Where’s good to eat? – A hungry caller, who was not from the area, called 911 wanting to know what restaurants were open so they could get a bite to eat.

7. Don’t stop the music – Saskatchewan RCMP 911 dispatchers received a call from an upset individual who could not find their music playlist on their cell phone.

8. Cold brew – A call was received from a thirsty traveller who had purchased a cup of coffee and was upset it was cold.

9. Pay at the pump – A dispute at a gas station resulted in a call to 911 dispatchers. A customer was upset with the gas station attendant when they refused to remove the customers debit card from the debit machine for the customer.

10. Isn’t it ironic – An individual called 911 to complain they’d received a ticket under the Emergency 911 System Act for calling 911 with non-emergency calls. They then called 911 again to dispute the ticket.

RCMP encourage the public to contact their local detachment or police service if they have a complaint or information to report and as always, call 911 if you have a life-threatening emergency.

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