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To: Bald Eagle who wrote (546)	9/9/1999 1:42:00 PM
From: hunchback	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 662

OT 9-9-99 London Emergency Services Launch New 999 Abuse Campaign Police said on Thursday that a large number of cellular phone users are calling 999 (911) after hitting their keypad by mistake. In June, 12,500 accidental calls were made from cell phones in London alone. The problem is caused by the buttons on the phone being pressed accidentally - often when the phone is left in a bag or clothing. Dispatchers must spend time assessing each call to decide whether it is a real emergency, using up valuable resources. A media campaign was being launched on Thursday -- chosen for its date, 9-9-99 -- which aims to cut the number of unnecessary calls. The campaign, urging people to "think, think, think" before dialing 999 is being spearheaded by the London emergency services. It is being launched at Scotland Yard with Metropolitan Police chief Sir Paul Condon, London Ambulance Service chief executive Michael Honey and London Fire Brigade assistant chief fire officer Malcolm Kelly. emergency.com : ) hunchback