Airdrie man charged after using 911 as a ‘scare tactic’

An Airdrie man has been charged with making a frivolous 911 call earlier this month.

Police said at about 1:05 a.m. on Feb. 1, Airdrie RCMP responded to an emergency call made from a home in the city, north of Calgary.

But when police reached out to the caller, he first refused to give his name.

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The man eventually confirmed his identity, and then told police he used 911 as a “scare tactic” to kick a friend out of his home.

RCMP said there never was a real emergency, or any need for immediate assistance.

The man, who police have not identified, has been charged with making a frivolous 911 call under the 911 Emergency Act.

RCMP said non-emergency use of the 911 system can cause indirect harm by tying up resources and delaying response times to those who need help in real emergencies.