Call 911 in Arlington? You might not get an ambulance

Every call doesn't require a lights-and-sirens response. Here's how the city is handling nonurgent calls.
WBAY

Accidentally dialed 911? Don’t hang up

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - If you’ve called 911 by mistake and thought you’d better hang up quickly, think again. The Outagamie County Communications Center says if you call 911, stay on the line and let ...

Here’s when and when not to call 911

As many people get ready to light fireworks for the holiday, police are reminding residents when to call 911 — and when not to.
Santa Monica Daily Press

Knowing when to dial 911

Q: I am unsure of what constitutes an emergency and a non-emergency situation, and don’t want to misuse the emergency operators. What constitutes misuse of the 911 system? A: The Santa Monica Police ...