Saskatchewan Police Crack Down on Non-Emergency 911 Calls In an effort to reduce unnecessary strain on emergency services, the Saskatchewan Police have released a list of the top ten reasons not to call 911, based on real incidents from 2024

**Saskatchewan Police Crack Down on Non-Emergency 911 Calls**

In an effort to reduce unnecessary strain on emergency services, the Saskatchewan Police have released a list of the top ten reasons not to call 911, based on real incidents from 2024. The list highlights the most common misuses of the emergency service, and serves as a reminder to the public to only call 911 in genuine emergency situations.

According to the police, the top ten reasons not to call 911 in Saskatchewan include:

1. **Cleaning aversion**: A person called 911 because they didn’t want to clean their room.
2. **Feline fury**: A resident called 911 about their “mean” cat, which was reportedly not responding to their demands for attention.
3. **Lost library book**: Someone called 911 to report a lost library book, which they claimed was an “emergency.”
4. **Spilled coffee**: A person called 911 because they spilled coffee on their shirt and couldn’t figure out how to clean it.
5. **Dog’s birthday party**: A resident called 911 to request a police escort for their dog’s birthday party.
6. **Need for a babysitter**: Someone called 911 because they needed a babysitter and couldn’t find one.
7. **Garbage collection concerns**: A person called 911 to complain about the timing of garbage collection in their neighborhood.
8. **Parking woes**: A resident called 911 because they couldn’t find a parking spot.
9. **TV troubles**: Someone called 911 because their TV wasn’t working and they couldn’t figure out how to fix it.
10. **Missing pizza**: A person called 911 because they ordered a pizza that hadn’t arrived, and they were “starving.”

The Saskatchewan Police emphasized that 911 is for life-threatening emergencies only, and that non-emergency situations should be directed to the appropriate authorities or services. By raising awareness about the proper use of 911, the police hope to reduce the number of unnecessary calls and ensure that emergency responders can focus on genuine crises.

“We understand that sometimes people may not know who to call in a non-emergency situation,” said a police spokesperson. “That’s why we’re encouraging the public to program the non-emergency number for our department, and to use it for situations that don’t require an immediate response.”

The police also reminded the public that calling 911 unnecessarily can put people’s lives at risk by tying up resources that could be used in real emergencies.

By promoting responsible use of the 911 system, the Saskatchewan Police aim to ensure that those who truly need help can get it quickly and efficiently.