The York Regional Police Communications Centre has seen a significant increase in unintentional 9-1-1 calls. So far this year, accidental 9-1-1 calls have increased by almost 50% over the same time range last year. The month of May 2023 has seen the largest increase, with such calls increasing by 79% over May 2022.
The majority of unintentional 9-1-1 calls come from pocket dials or kids playing with phones. These calls, which can easily be prevented, tie up crucial communications...
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