Sask. RCMP out with its 2019 top #ReasonsNotToCall911

From having trouble reaching the top shelf to wondering about the consequences of throwing a pickle at somebody, the Saskatchewan RCMP is once again reminding people not everything warrants an emergency call.

On Wednesday afternoon, Mounties tweeted out their top 911 calls of 2019 that “missed the mark.”

Call #1: It’s getting hot in here — 911 dispatchers received a call from a person wanting to know if it was illegal for someone with a pacemaker to use a hot tub. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call #2: Food fight — A curious 911 caller was wanting to know if they threw a potato at someone, would the potato be considered a weapon. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call #3: Caught in a pickle — In a similar call, the upset 911 caller wanted to know if throwing a pickle at someone could get them arrested. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call #4: Life is a buzz — A caller reported that their personal intimate device had been stolen, but the thief had left the container that housed the device behind. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call #5: Pharmacy delivery — The caller was having some trouble reaching their pharmacy by telephone and was wondering if the RCMP could pick up their order. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call #6: Missed the mark in more ways than one — This upset caller wanted RCMP officers to remove a visitor from the house as the visitor had forgotten to lift the lid before using the toilet. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call #7: Wedded bliss — This caller was asking for assistance from RCMP officers as their fiancé was in a bad mood and not helping with their upcoming wedding preparations. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call #8: Vertically challenged — A caller was requesting assistance from a tall RCMP officer as they could not reach an item on the top shelf. #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call #9: Lost and found — This concerned caller found a lost baby bear cub and put it in their vehicle. The caller was unsure of what to do next … #ReasonsNotToCall911

Call #10: Back crawl — A large insect was found by this 911 caller doing the backstroke in their toilet. As the insect was quite large, the caller was afraid to fish it out and was wondering if the local RCMP could assist in removing the bug. #ReasonsNotToCall911

The RCMP wrapped up its Twitter thread with a final tweet, reminding people 911 should only be called when a person is in a life-threatening emergency. Other complaints or emergencies can be directed to local police services.

Our Divisional Operations Communications Centre had another busy year in 2019 taking calls… We couldn’t end January without sharing some of the ones that “missed the mark” last year. Here are the top 10 #ReasonsNotToCall911: pic.twitter.com/4YuvDz9K9t

— RCMP Saskatchewan (@RCMPSK) January 22, 2020