Are 999 calls recorded?
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Are 999 calls recorded?
The police service do record all 999 calls. They are recorded so that they can be played back if clarification is needed and are sometimes used as evidence in court cases. Most forces do record the majority of calls that are received in call centres.
Can 999 track your location?
If you need to call the emergency services (999) from an Android device, Google automatically provides your GPS location.
What happens when you accidentally call 112?
112 is only for emergency assistance. If you call the number for another reason, it is considered abuse (if you do it intentionally) or misuse (if you do it accidentally). Abuse of the emergency number is a criminal offence.
Does 112 track your location?
The location of calls placed to 112 from mobile phones will also be displayed to the emergency call centre. This is almost always the place of the cell tower used for the call. Your number will also be displayed, even if you are using a mobile phone.
What happens if you accidentally call 000?
The call is disconnected after three requests if it goes unanswered. If there are repeat calls, the operator will put those calls to police who will attempt to call you back or dispatch a unit to the billing address where your phone is registered.
