The weirdest RCMP calls in Sask.

The Saskatchewan RCMP has released its annual list of the weirdest calls they’ve received in 2022, including someone swallowing a mosquito and a complaint about a roommate eating all of their food. their fast food.

Here are the top 10 RCMP calls that “missed the target”:

1. One caller asked operators if they knew the name of a polite RCMP officer who served in their community. The caller is hoping to receive an update to see how the officer’s family is doing.
2. 911 dispatchers received a call from someone who did not want to be detained after being told they needed to pick up paperwork at their local RCMP team.
3. One caller informed the operators that they had swallowed a mosquito, choked and lost their dentures, preventing them from having dinner.
4. An individual advised they needed assistance removing voicemail from their phone.
5. An individual called 911 to report that there was a cougar roaming around in their city. When the call recipient asked for details about the cougar, the caller laughed and said the cougar’s name was “Cindy”.
6. One caller said they bought $65 worth of fast food only to find their roommate had eaten the order. The caller asked for an RCMP officer to come and resolve the disagreement.
7. An individual concerned called about a hostile cat and asked an RCMP officer to bring it to their local animal shelter.
8. A dispute at a clothing store resulted in a 911 call. A very upset customer with the store manager refused to return worn winter boots.
9. One caller said they had run out of milk and asked the RCMP officers to get some for them.
10. A concerned individual called 911 to say that their bathtub drain was clogged and the water was not coming down.

The RCMP wants to remind people to call 911 only for emergencies.

“Every moment we spend talking to someone who is complaining about their shopping experience or wants to prank call 911 is the time the callers spend,” said Lee Rosin, recruiter and employee. and the police could have helped someone in a life-threatening situation.” training instructor for Saskatchewan’s RCMP Operations Media Center.

Saskatchewan RCMP received 352,854 service calls in 2022.