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gel
post Apr 8 2019, 06:47 AM
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Calling 999, but you need to stay silent

Had never heard of the "55" option before; never seen it publicised before I saw this sad.gif :
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47847735
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post Apr 8 2019, 08:09 AM
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QUOTE (gel @ Apr 8 2019, 07:47 AM) *
Calling 999, but you need to stay silent

Had never heard of the "55" option before; never seen it publicised before I saw this sad.gif :
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47847735


My understanding is that it has only recently been introduced owing to the number of "silent" 999 calls. I can see the logic but why anyone would find themselves in a position that they can dial the number but not speak is questionable.


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post Apr 8 2019, 01:32 PM
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QUOTE (SirWilliam @ Apr 8 2019, 09:09 AM) *
My understanding is that it has only recently been introduced owing to the number of "silent" 999 calls. I can see the logic but why anyone would find themselves in a position that they can dial the number but not speak is questionable.

A scenario could be that you hear intruders in house, and you want to alert
Old Bill, but not Mr Blagg downstairs, rifling through your valuables.
Or a female hiding from a brutal partner.
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