911 calls Archives

Can You Access Emergency Services by Pressing an iPhone’s Lock Button Five Times?

Users of the iPhones running iOS 11 can make use of the feature but should...

Pennsylvania Man Arrested After Calling 911 for Conversation

An Allentown man was arrested after police said he repeatedly called 911 'seeking conversation.'

Telling Siri to ‘Charge My Phone to 100%’ Summons Police

Siri can do a lot of things, but she won't summon police surreptitiously in response...

Will Landlines Eventually Dial 911 or Emergency Services if Left Off the Hook?

Long-circulating rumors hold that phones left off the hook will eventually dial emergency services to...

In Case of Intruder, Should You Ask 911 for a Pizza?

What began as a story about a domestic violence victim's purported call to 911 "for...