The RCMP in Saskatchewan has released a popular annual list: its annual compilation of the top 10 reasons to not call 911.
Leading the way, under the title of Suspicious Activity, was 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.
Next was a 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.
The other calls to crack the top 10 were:
- 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.
- 911 dispatchers received a call asking for directions to travel from Yorkton, Sask., to Winnipeg, Man.
- A 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.
- 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.
- RCMP 911 dispatchers received a call from an upset individual who could not find their music playlist on their cell phone.
- A call was received from a thirsty traveller who had purchased a cup of coffee and was upset it was cold.
- 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.
- 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.
“Remember, if you have a complaint or info to report, please contact your local RCMP detachment or police service or call 310-RCMP from anywhere in the province. As always, call 911 if you have a life-threatening emergency,” the Saskatchewan RCMP said.
