I am starting a new post for this discussion.
This is in reponse to the Barking Dog Thread.
I was distressed by the suggestion that one should call 911 to get any local ordinance violation reported for police action.
The suggestion was made to call 911 so that some type of logging of the call could take place. This logging was suggested due to calls being “lost” when reported to our local police force.
1)While I have not had the need to call the local police operations, I would think that our local force is professional and would not need 911 to track the calls. If they do not repond to calls and need the oversight of another mechanisim, then we need to take action locally to fix the problem. I do not think this is really the problem.
2) I wrote to York County 911 to get an answer to the “right” time to use the 911 service. I will be happy to send anyone the Word document that I received from the County. I am going to paste some of the relevant areas below so that we all understand the proper use of the 911 system.
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WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY?
? When you need immediate police assistance Example: In a life-threatening or violent situation; during a break-in; or when another serious crime is being committed.
? When you need immediate help from the Fire Department. Example: Reporting a fire in your home or at any other location.
? When you need immediate ambulance service. Example: At the scene of a serious accident; or to aid someone having a heart attack or needing a poison antidote.
WHAT IS NOT AN EMERGENCY?
When the situation is not dangerous, or does not require immediate action, it is not an emergency. If you need the Police, Fire Department, Ambulance Service, or Poison Control Center for non-emergency situations, use their regular seven-digit telephone number. Please call the appropriate seven-digit telephone number; 854-5571 or 1-800-427-8347.
USE 9-1-1 PROPERLY
This emergency service will provide greater safety to the citizens when used properly.
Prank calls and false alarms are treated very seriously and callers can be identified through the voice recordings.
Do not dial 9-1-1:
? For old accident information.
? For non-emergency ambulance transfers.
? Any non-urgent assistance requests.
? Ambulance billing questions.
REMEMBER TO DIAL 9-1-1 FOR EMERGENCIES.
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Let there be no confusion about when to call 911!
Craig Brown
