Why do the telecommunicators ask so many questions when I call?
Telecommunicators are trained to get as much information as possible to determine the nature of the problem and its seriousness. On emergency calls, the Telecommunicator already has sent the information to a dispatcher while continuing to ask additional questions.

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1. If I want to report something to the police, is 911 the only number to call?
2. How can I get a copy of a police report?
3. Should I report suspicious activity in my neighborhood?
4. Can I make a police report any time of the day, or do I need to make an appointment?
5. Can I make a police report over the telephone or does an Officer have to come to my home?
6. Is there a waiting period before I can report someone missing?
7. Can I use 911 on my cellular phone to report drunk drivers?
8. Why do the telecommunicators ask so many questions when I call?
9. My family and I are going on vacation. Can the police keep an eye on our home while we are gone?