nokia3250 Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 according to some sourcers that i have heard this service now that it is proving popular and took over 7,000 calls in august and more expected for this month from early 2007 this service is to be extnded to rotherham, barnsley and doncatser. and by 2010 should be available across the uk, so as anyone ever had to use this service and is it good or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 erm its 10p a call and to report minor crime and aggravation.. if something is happening that needs attention straight away you still call 999. Similar to the Golden Line which ran in north sheffield, they take details of incidents and get around to it eventually. Its more of an intelligence gathering service than responsive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nokia3250 Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 erm its 10p a call and to report minor crime and aggravation.. if something is happening that needs attention straight away you still call 999. Similar to the Golden Line which ran in north sheffield, they take details of incidents and get around to it eventually. Its more of an intelligence gathering service than responsive. thanks for the info mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelby46 Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 according to some sourcers that i have heard this service now that it is proving popular and took over 7,000 calls in august and more expected for this month from early 2007 this service is to be extnded to rotherham, barnsley and doncatser. and by 2010 should be available across the uk, so as anyone ever had to use this service and is it good or not? I used it and got a crime number for vandalism to my car. You can't use 999 unless it's happening at that time. It's easier than the normal police number - you aren't left hanging on for ages. An officer even rang to tell me it's been passed on to local police, not that it will catch anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kel83 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I've used it and they were very, very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiller Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Bloody useless! I reported a crime happening at the time and the officer's didn't turn up until 4-5 hours after. And when the got there "some" of the individuals who had committed the crime were hanging out side my property, only for the police to roll up and shout "Number XX?, Mr XXXX, you reported such and such happening?" in front of em. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 according to some sourcers that i have heard this service now that it is proving popular and took over 7,000 calls in august and more expected for this month from early 2007 this service is to be extnded to rotherham, barnsley and doncatser. and by 2010 should be available across the uk, so as anyone ever had to use this service and is it good or not? Wasn't it rolled out nationally a few months ago? I reported a crime happening at the time That's what 999 is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiMoN83 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I work in the same building at the 101 department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyesey Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 erm its 10p a call Which is why people will still call 999 instead and clog up the emergency system. Introducing this number was a great idea; charging for it means there was no point introducing it in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Wasn't it rolled out nationally a few months ago? 2nd Wave to go live in 2007, Nationally by 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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