Silent 999 calls

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Arzosah
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Silent 999 calls

Post by Arzosah »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47847735

I had no idea about this. It's been operating since 2002, and it sounds quite complex, but could still be really helpful.

There's a link to a "how to" guide in the middle of the article, and this is what it leads to: https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/sites/ ... _guide.pdf

It's basically using the "55" buttons during the call, but you have to do it in a specific way. I haven't read it properly yet :oops: but I can't do that at this time of night :shock:
Yorkshire Andy
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Re: Silent 999 calls

Post by Yorkshire Andy »

There is also the text 999 system originally designed for the deaf / dumb

https://northyorkshire.police.uk/contac ... t-service/


Along with similar for btp

https://www.btp.police.uk/61016_text_se ... ce%20force.

Coupled with what 3 words could be a game changer for quiet contact and a precise location

Also if no or very poor mobile phone network a text often gets out when you can't have a voice call
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