False 911 Calls
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Multiple false 911 calls lead to charges for man in Lindsay, Ont.: policePolice say a man was warned on two occasions about making false 911 calls but continued to do so. An arrest was made on Saturday.CrimeJan 30, 2023
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Kelowna, B.C. RCMP seeing increase in false 911 calls from smart watchesPolice say when a skier or snowboarder falls while wearing a smart watch, the watch’s built-in SOS function contacts police and emergency services.TechJan 11, 2023
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Oliver, B.C. fire department dealing with ‘numerous false reports’The Oliver Fire Department says they have identified a possible suspect and are working with RCMP closely.CrimeDec 4, 2022
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Saskatoon, Moose Jaw paramedics launch pilot program to reduce false calls in winterMedavie Paramedics in Saskatoon and Moose Jaw will be launching a new pilot project Wednesday to help reduce the number of false calls they respond to during the winter months.HealthNov 30, 2022
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Manitoba RCMP arrest teen accused of ‘swatting’ incidents in the United StatesManitoba RCMP have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to a pair of "swatting" -- making a fake emergency call to provoke a police response -- incidents in the United States.CrimeSep 8, 2021
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Deactivated phones can make 911 calls, NS RCMP remind residents after receiving false callsRCMP in Nova Scotia are reminding people that even though a cell phone may be deactivated, it can still call 911.CanadaFeb 8, 2017
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Ontario teenager calls 911 saying she was ‘forced’ to go on vacation with parentsPolice have issued a stern warning to an Ontario teenager who called 9-11 saying she had been forced to go on vacation with her parents.CanadaAug 22, 2016
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Woman, 18, faces charges in series of false 911 calls: Halifax policeHalifax police say an 18-year-old woman faces mischief charges in connection with an alleged series of false 911 calls.CrimeMay 26, 2015
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