What happens if you call 911 and don’t say anything?
What happens if you call 911 and don’t say anything? Dispatchers will do their best to make contact with you if you call and do not say anything. They may stay on the line for a few minutes to listen for breathing or background noise. If they still do not hear anything they may hang up and call back the number that dialed 911 in order to make contact with the caller.
Why do police ask for your name when you call them?
The call-taker is always required to ask the caller’s name and phone number. This is in case we have to call you back, or the responders need to talk to someone who actually saw what happened. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE YOUR NAME. Your call will be handled the same regardless if you choose not to identify yourself.
Do police know where you call from?
Here’s how they explain it: When you call 911 from your cellphone, the dispatcher does not see your actual location. Instead, dispatch centers have to ask your wireless carrier for your location information. The location information comes from a cell tower, which could put you miles away from where you actually are.
What number to call if you cant talk?
Step 1: Dial 999 – Your call will go through to a call centre and an operator will ask which service you need. The operator will connect you to a police call handler if they can hear suspicious noises and do not get a response.
