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What happens if you call 999 and hang up?

If you do dial 999 Emergency by mistake – don't hang up, please speak to the operator, and tell them you are safe before ending the call. We log every call, so if you hang up, we must then call you back to make sure you are safe which takes additional time and may prevent us from responding to other 999 calls.

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Our weekend morning emails feature the very best news and exclusive content from our team of reporters Devon and Cornwall Police see a huge rise in 999 emergency calls in the summer. In July there were more than 31,000 calls to the force - up by almost a fifth on the same time last year. The force says each call takes around 10 minutes to resolve as the handler always has to make sure the caller is safe and help has been arranged. And it is warning that every day it receives 999 calls that are not emergencies, from questions to hoaxes and accidental contact. The force has now launched a campaign to remind people about when they should contact the police in an emergency and what to do if they dial 999 by mistake. A statement said: "Each day we also receive calls to 999 Emergency which are for non-emergency reasons. "These can be to ask questions, report non-emergency issues and even hoax calls. Answering these calls prevents us helping someone in a real emergency." Be the first to hear about our top stories For more of the latest news near you, sign up to receive our newsletters. The daily and weekly bulletins are simple, easy to read and we'll only send the most important stories. Our teams are committed to bringing you the latest news, guiding you through this global pandemic and writing the stories that matter. See our Devon newsletters here, sign up for bulletins from Cornwall here and pick your Plymouth emails here.

When to call 999 Emergency

It is important everyone understands when to call 999 Emergency.

Only dial 999 Emergency if:

Life is at risk

People are injured

Offenders are nearby

Immediate action is required to save lives, stop injury, or catch criminals.

If you need to speak to the police for any other reasons, please use one of our online non-emergency contact channels or call 101.

What to do if you call 999 by mistake?

Unfortunately, we also receive calls to 999 Emergency which have been made by mistake. These calls often happen by accident when a child is playing with a smartphone or when an unlocked phone is in a pocket or bag. If you do dial 999 Emergency by mistake – don’t hang up, please speak to the operator, and tell them you are safe before ending the call. We log every call, so if you hang up, we must then call you back to make sure you are safe which takes additional time and may prevent us from responding to other 999 calls. The force has issued a posted to help people understand when to call the 999 emergency number. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. Choose what you love here

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Whats the meaning of 101?

101 (pronounced ONE-oh-ONE) is a slang term for the most basic knowledge in some subject, as in "boiling potatoes is cooking 101".

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Slang term meaning basic knowledge of a topic

101 (pronounced ONE-oh-ONE) is a slang term for the most basic knowledge in some subject, as in "boiling potatoes is cooking 101".[1]

History [ edit ]

The slang sense of the number "101" originates from its frequent use in US college course numbering systems to indicate the first or introductory course in some topic of study, such as "Calculus 101" or "French 101".[2][3][1] An early use of "101" in this sense occurs in a catalog from the University at Buffalo in 1929.[1][3] The Oxford English Dictionary records a use of "101" in the general slang sense from 1986.[1]

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