When should I call, or NOT call 9-1-1 ?

9-1-1 is for reporting emergencies only; examples include:

• For any crime that is in progress or has just occurred
• For fires, gas leaks, chemical spills, wires down, smoke conditions etc...
• For acts that could escalate, such as a drunk driver, someone playing with a gun etc...
• Whenever someones life or property are in danger

9-1-1 should NOT be used to call in non-emergencies, examples include:

• For non medical emergencies (common illness)
• For non serious crimes that occurred in the past (i.e. Bicylcle was stolen sometime last night)
• For parking complaints (cars is parked in front of a driveway, too close to the corner etc...)
• For noise complaints (barking dogs, loud music etc...)
• For general questions about police business (how to get a police report, how to obtain a firearms card etc...)
• For non emergency issues, and you just don't know who to call (i.e. - questions about the weather, directions to a street in town, questions about utilities, park hours etc...