partlysunny
Member
This may seem like a silly question, but I feel like the guidelines are very gray about when a citizen should call a non-emergency number, versus when someone should call 911.
I understand that if it's a dangerous/violent situation or when it's incredibly serious, of course you should call 911. But what about other situations? For example:
-You see someone strange by your neighbor's property.
-You think there is a car getting broken into, but you aren't sure.
-Someone is walking on the side of the highway.
-A pet is left in someone's hot car.
Should I always err on the side of caution when there's a doubt, and call 911? Could I get in trouble for calling 911 when it isn't a true emergency?
I understand that if it's a dangerous/violent situation or when it's incredibly serious, of course you should call 911. But what about other situations? For example:
-You see someone strange by your neighbor's property.
-You think there is a car getting broken into, but you aren't sure.
-Someone is walking on the side of the highway.
-A pet is left in someone's hot car.
Should I always err on the side of caution when there's a doubt, and call 911? Could I get in trouble for calling 911 when it isn't a true emergency?