What about 9-1-1 and cell phones?
If you are using a cell phone, you will reach the jurisdiction of the cell tower that your phone is accessing. The dispatcher will not have an exact location of where you are. It is important to have an address or business name when you call so that a location can be determined.

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1. What happens when I call 9-1-1?
2. What do I say when I call 9-1-1 from a landline at a home or business?
3. What if I dial 9-1-1 by mistake?
4. When should I call 9-1-1?
5. What about 9-1-1 and cell phones?
6. Which number should I call for non-emergency situations?
7. Who do I call for general police information?
8. I'm going out of town on vacation. What do I need to do?
9. Can I call with information and not give my name?
10. How can I find more information on police activity during weekends?
11. How do I report an abandoned vehicle located on a public street?
12. How do I report a missing person/runaway?
13. When can I report a runaway?
14. How do I report a crime?
15. Who should I call to report hazardous waste?
16. I have more information regarding a crime I reported. Who do I call?