What are some types of emergency situations to report via 911?

Some of the more common emergency calls are the result of:

  • Traffic accidents
  • Work or home related accidents resulting in injuries
  • Severe medical problems
  • Crimes in progress
  • Situations involving imminent physical danger
  • Cries for help
  • Drunk or reckless drivers
  • Severe weather

General calls for information or assistance or reporting crimes not in progress should go thru the non-emergency phone number at 715-345-5255.

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1. How do I contact the police department?
2. What hours is the office open?
3. How do I contact someone outside of those hours or days?
4. How do I report an emergency situation?
5. What are some types of emergency situations to report via 911?
6. What information should I be prepared to provide?
7. Someone knocked over my mailbox or threw a tomato against my house, should I bother to report this?
8. What should I expect when an officer arrives at my house to investigate a complaint?
9. It’s been several days and there’s no progress on solving my complaint. What’s going on?
10. Way to go! You solved my crime and arrested a suspect, now what happens?
11. Do you have a Use of Force Policy?