Chatham-Kent police are reminding local residents that 911 calls are only meant for real emergencies.
Officers say that message follows a spree of 21 false 911 calls in the past 24 hours.
Police say one of their main concerns with these calls is that they are pulling officers away from incidents that require their immediate attention.
As a general rule, you should only call 911 if you have a life-threatening emergency or you would like to report a crime in progress. All other non-emergency incidents should be directed to the police dispatch centre at 519-352-1234.
You can also speak with an officer by calling 519-436-6600 ext. 222 or you can submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
