DISPATCH WANTS YOU TO KNOW: We are receiving an abundance of 911 calls that are either hang ups or open lines. When we receive these calls, we will always follow up to the number with a phone call to make certain the caller is not in need of assistance. Please, if you accidentally dial 911 stay on the line to let us know it was in error. This will save time and resources. If you hang up, and do not answer when we attempt to call you, we will send law enforcement to check on your welfare. Try to be cognizant of pocket dials as well as swiping on 911 call instead of turning off your iPhone. We don’t want to have a delay in responding to an actual emergency while chasing down false alarms.

TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE = 312

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