Thread by @RCMPSK

We couldn’t leave 2020 behind without naming our 10 calls that “missed the mark” this year.

Follow along with #ReasonsNotToCall911 to see the top 10 calls of 2020.

Call 1: Suspicious activity – A 9-1-1 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. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call 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. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call 3: Better programming – A concerned parent called 9-1-1 requesting RCMP officers speak to a popular video streaming service to request they provide better programming for their kids to watch. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call 4: Directions? – 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call asking for directions to travel from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, to Winnipeg, Manitoba. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call 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. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call 6: Where’s good to eat – A hungry caller, who was not from the area, called 9-1-1 wanting to know what restaurants were open so they could get a bite to eat. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call 7: Don’t stop the music – #RCMPSK 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call from an upset individual who could not find their music playlist on their cell phone. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call 8: Cold brew – A call was received from a thirsty traveller who had purchased a cup of coffee and was upset it was cold. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call 9: Pay at the pump – A dispute at a gas station resulted in a call to 9-1-1 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. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call 10: Isn’t it ironic – An individual called 9-1-1 to complain they’d received a ticket under the Emergency 911 System Act for calling 9-1-1 with non-emergency calls. They then called 9-1-1 again to dispute the ticket. #ReasonsNotToCall911

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. ^ch