Heyesey Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I believe that the important distinction is that 999 should be used to report a crime in progress. Well that'd explain why I got a bollocking the one time I did call 999 to report it - oh no, wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Well that'd explain why I got a bollocking the one time I did call 999 to report it - oh no, wait... Seems perfectly clear to me. If somone throws a petrol-bomb through your window and runs off, the crime will not be strictly 'in progress', therefore you dial 101. If, as a result, the house is on fire they may or may not inform the fire brigade, depending on their current priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irenewilde Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I Third time I was calling about a burst water main & a flooded street. I initially got 'sorry it isn't our problem, you'll have to call the water board'. After a bit of arguing they agreed that they could file it as a 'community safety issue' & it was sorted out within an hour. You rang 101 to report a burst water main???? And then you argued with them about it? No wonder they get hacked off with people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 In defense of 101 I've probably used it 5/6 times since the service was launched and felt the operators helpful and responsive every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediwarrior Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 has any one rang the 101 number to report anything. I rang it a few times and the person on the other end was fairly helpfull and polite whats your thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salster! Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I have once when I was threatened, to log the offence. Before anyone says anything if they had been arrested it would have made a really bad situation worse for someone else. I found them to be really helpful and understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozy Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I've used it a couple of times. Once because somebody was letting off fireworks nearby and scaring dog out of what few wits she has (it wasn't bonfire night!). I couldn't find anything on the net about the new rules they introduced about fireworks, which is why I called 101. Nice, helpful person explained that fireworks were OK any time of the year up until a certain time in the evening, which I can't remember. Other time was when a neighbour's brats broke a window throwing stones from their garden, which they promptly denied. Mother said it must have been children belonging to another neighbour - until I pointed out that I'd actually seen her little cherubs throwing stones! Anyway, I wanted a record of the incident, so called 101. They were very helpful, again. In fact, 2 policemen actually turned up, to my surprise! I think they were from the local community team. I think it's a very good idea to have this number - not every incident is an emergency, but it can be a right pain trying to find a number for the local police station. In fact, I don't think you can any more, it's some sort of centralised switchboard system now. Dozy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andco Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 No and hopefully never need to do so; but I do think it's a flaming nerve that they're charging for the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loops Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 101 I think are great, I know it costs for the call but its to stop people ringing 999 to report minor incidents. Its good knowing you have reported something & then there is a record if you need to refer back to it. I have always had a good service, infact at first they did a feedback survey to monitor their performance and I sang their praises. If need be they send the police and its not as scary as ringing 999. Lets hope other areas benefit for it soon too :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venger Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 has any one rang the 101 number to report anything. I rang it a few times and the person on the other end was fairly helpfull and polite whats your thinking Whats that all about then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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