Guelph police warn of alarming rise in accidental 9-1-1 calls
Posted Jul 22, 2023 10:10:15 AM.
Last Updated Jul 24, 2023 11:23:16 AM.
Guelph police are sounding the alarm over a dramatic increase in accidental 9-1-1 calls.
The police service said there were about 100 accidental 9-1-1 calls in the royal city every single day last month.
Taking a look at the numbers, there were just over 2,800 accidental 9-1-1 calls to Guelph police in June of 2023.
That’s compared to just over 1300 calls in June of 2022.
Police are reminding residents if you do accidentally call emergency services, stay on the line as 9-1-1 operators have to ensure your safety.
Accidental 911 calls continue to increase. We received approximately 100 accidental 911 calls a day last month. If you accidentally call 911 STAY ON THE LINE; our 911 operators must exhaust every effort to contact you until you pick up to ensure your safety. #guelph #guelphpolice pic.twitter.com/LNAqEVw5RW
— Guelph Police Service (@GuelphPolice) July 17, 2023
