Cut the cat-itude, To bee or not to bee: Top 10 RCMP calls of 2024

Saskatchewan RCMP has released some of what they deemed calls that “missed the mark” in 2024 and reminds people 911 is for emergencies and crimes in the process only.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Divisional Operational Communications Centre (DOCC) had 367,707 calls for service.

The Sask. RCMP listed their top 10 calls below:

10. Who are you? A concerned individual called 911 to advise that they didn’t recognize someone on their social media friend list.

9. Spick and span: A frustrated individual called to complain that their parents were forcing them to clean their room.

8. Stop stressing meowt: A caller advised that a fox was wandering the neighbourhood and scaring a local cat.

7. To bee or not to bee: 911 dispatchers received a call from a person saying that they had a problem with bees in their home.

6. Tech support: A concerned individual called 911 to ask for help unlocking their cell phone.

5. Litter bug: An individual called 911 to report that someone had thrown their ice cream on the ground.

4. Cut the cat-itude: A caller advised that their cat was being mean to them and they were hoping an officer would come and help with the situation.

3. Loads of fun: 911 dispatchers received a call from a person who was having trouble with their washing machine.

2. I’m counting on you: An individual called 911 asking for help on a math equation as they didn’t want to fail their test in the morning.

1. Party’s over: 911 dispatchers received a call from an individual saying that their tambourine was taken from a party they attended.

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“Our annual list is fun, but it’s important to realize that DOCC officers play a really important role during emergencies. We are the first voice someone hears when they reach out for help from police. We are there until emergency services arrive to help them. We dispatch police officers to calls and provide them assistance during them,” says Lee Rosin, Recruiter and Training Facilitator for DOCC.

RCMP also noted misusing 911 can lead to fines of up to $2,000 and prevent someone else from getting the immediate help they need.