The 10 craziest calls received by the RCMP in 2024

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A total of 367,707 calls were received in 2024 by the Saskatchewan RCMP Operational Communications Station. (Archive photo)

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Saskatchewan have revealed their annual list of the most unusual calls received by their 911 dispatchers in 2024. Among the most surprising cases are an argument over tidying a room, an accident involving spilled ice cream and even a request to solve a math equation.

In total, the Divisional Operational Communications Station (SDTO) recorded no less than 367,707 calls last year, including calls in error, false alarms, as well as interventions related to public safety emergencies.

Our annual list of unusual calls is fun, but it’s important to understand that police officers SDTO play a very important role in emergency situationsunderlines the training manager and recruitment agent at the SDTOLee Rosin.

Our voice is the first a person hears when they need help from the police. […] It is important that the line remains open for people who truly need help and call 911 or 310-GRCshe adds.

Here are the 10 unusual calls received by the Saskatchewan RCMP:

The party is over! The 911 dispatcher received a call from someone reporting that their tambourine had been stolen at a party they were attending.
I’m counting on you : A person called 911 for help with a math problem, fearing they would fail their test the next morning.
Is it brewing? A 911 dispatcher received a call from someone who was having problems with their washing machine.
Watch out, naughty cat! A person called to report that their cat had an attitude problem and wanted an officer to help resolve the situation.
What a shame! A person called 911 to report that a large damage had been caused when someone threw their ice cream on the ground.
Hello, technical support? A concerned person called 911 to ask for help unlocking their cell phone.
It’s buzzing! A person called 911 to say they had a bee problem in their home.
You don’t have to stress kitty! A person called to report that a fox was roaming the neighborhood and terrorizing a cat.
I don’t want to! A frustrated person called to complain that her parents were making her clean her room.
Who is that? A concerned person called to report not recognizing someone in their friends list on social media.

The GRC reminds that misuse of 911 can have serious consequences. In addition to delaying intervention during a real emergency, the person responsible may be charged with an offense under the 911 Emergency Service Act. They risk a fine of up to $2,000.

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