9-1-1 is the number set aside by telephone companies throughout the United States to put you in touch with emergency aid agencies. An emergency is any situation involving a crime in progress, or an imminent threat to life, bodily injury, or major property damage or loss. A home burglary in progress, a man with a gun on the street, or a traffic accident with serious injuries are all examples of police emergencies.
To make an emergency call in North Brunswick:
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Dial 9-1-1
Dial the numbers 9-1-1 on your telephone. A call taker will answer the call and write down the information you provide. -
Stay Calm
Remain calm-speak slowly and clearly. -
Explain Your Emergency
Explain what type of emergency you are reporting. If the crime is taking place while you are calling, tell the call taker the incident is in progress. -
Identifying Yourself Is Optional
The call taker will request your name. However, you do not have to identify yourself when reporting a crime, unless you yourself are the victim of the crime. -
Provide Your Location
Give your location, if it is different from the scene of the emergency. Note: In some instances, you may not want the police to come to your home or otherwise identify you as the person who made the call. Please tell the call taker if you do not want the police to come to your home. -
Provide Your Phone Number
Give the phone number you are calling from. -
Stay On The Line
Stay on the line, while the call taker passes your information to the Public Safety Telecommunicator, in case there is additional information or instructions.
