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Emergencies only - New 911 service rings up a lot of wrong calls/2
Emergencies only - New 911 service rings up a lot of wrong calls/2

Emergencies only - New 911 service rings up a lot of wrong calls/2

Date3/8/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Emergencies only - New 911 service rings up a lot of wrong calls/2
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0027874F
New technology: Peel Region Constable Robert Bamlett uses new equipment which will enable deaf residents to report emergencies to police more quickly and efficiently
New technology: Peel Region Constable Robert Bamlett uses new equipment which will enable deaf residents to report emergencies to police more quickly and efficiently
5/5/1985
On the road again: Inspector Bob Brown proudly shows off the Durham Regional Police force's new $90,000 mobile command vehicle equipped to be a communication centre in emergencies
On the road again: Inspector Bob Brown proudly shows off the Durham Regional Police force's new $90,000 mobile command vehicle equipped to be a communication centre in emergencies
8/22/1987
Closed after 43 years, the Oakville office of the Ontario Provincial Police bears a simple sign put up last night by Constable Frank Harvey. Calls are(...)
Closed after 43 years, the Oakville office of the Ontario Provincial Police bears a simple sign put up last night by Constable Frank Harvey. Calls are(...)
1/31/1972
P. C. Ray Gallant on sky patrol, He times speeder, then calls inspector below
P. C. Ray Gallant on sky patrol, He times speeder, then calls inspector below
7/31/1971
Tough Talk: Detective Tom Cameron calls attacks disgusting
Tough Talk: Detective Tom Cameron calls attacks disgusting
10/3/1991
The Two Magistrates whose names were frequently mentioned in phone calls tapped by police, ex-magistrate Frederick Bannon (left), who resigned yesterd(...)
The Two Magistrates whose names were frequently mentioned in phone calls tapped by police, ex-magistrate Frederick Bannon (left), who resigned yesterd(...)
7/15/1968
A car-top sign that can be put up in seconds in emergency situations in traffic is demonstrated by Constable Don Landry of the Burlington, Ontario Pro(...)
A car-top sign that can be put up in seconds in emergency situations in traffic is demonstrated by Constable Don Landry of the Burlington, Ontario Pro(...)
8/28/1974
Police examine suitcace 'Bomb' An emergency task force officer examines items in a suitcase that was blown up outside downtown's 52 Division by a robo(...)
Police examine suitcace 'Bomb' An emergency task force officer examines items in a suitcase that was blown up outside downtown's 52 Division by a robo(...)
6/13/1988
Busting skids: Constable Terry Browne of 14 Division practises emergency braking in grvel on one of the force's new BMW motorbikes equipped with ABS
Busting skids: Constable Terry Browne of 14 Division practises emergency braking in grvel on one of the force's new BMW motorbikes equipped with ABS
8/7/1991
Just like 'Ome, The job's the same for Mike Heaton of the Lancashire Constabulary, even if folks drive on the wrong side of the road at Bloor and Chur(...)
Just like 'Ome, The job's the same for Mike Heaton of the Lancashire Constabulary, even if folks drive on the wrong side of the road at Bloor and Chur(...)
2/12/1992
Sorry, wrong number
Sorry, wrong number
11/28/1989
Ticking away: Sgt. Danny Matthews, on loan to Durham Regional Council from Durham Police, tests a Geiger counter in his role as emergency planning co-(...)
Ticking away: Sgt. Danny Matthews, on loan to Durham Regional Council from Durham Police, tests a Geiger counter in his role as emergency planning co-(...)
3/25/1981