Okay, I'm a little behind on this blog, much less some interesting news. With regards to Facebook. Very few people are not on Facebook anymore. And we have heard the stories of the FB postings of someone who is contemplating suicide or who left a note for all and saundry before they committed suicide.
Did you know that Facebook has set up a link were FB users can report a suicidal comment they see posted by a friend with the Report Suicidal Content link or the "report links" found throughout the FB site.
Facebook says they will be immediately sending an email from FB to the person who posted the suicidal comment encouraging them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or to a link to begin a confidential chat session with a crisis worker. Either service is available 24/7/365.
As much as people use phones today, to make contact with the younger generation, the ability to have a chat session on FB with a crisis worker, I think, helps connect to a tech savvy generation in a form they are comfortable communicating with.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Do You Relate?
Emergency operators are no stranger to receiving odd requests from callers. Wild claims and requests are our bread and butter. The stress relievers for our manic job.
Tell me, can you relate to these little pieces of news I found?
http://buyttown.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=104673&article=8500206
Last April, a man called 911 while he was being pulled over for a speeding ticket, pretending to report a shooting in the hopes officer would let him off the hook as they moved to respond to the fake incident.
Bet he got the idea from a television show.
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Woman-Calls-Cops-After-Drug-Deal-Goes-Bad-137214528.html
Then, just a few weeks ago, a woman who said she received the wrong pills in an illegal prescription drug deal called police demanding that they track down the dealer and bring back the right goods.
I took a call similar to that where the guy admitted he bought the marijuana but it was the type or grade that the seller told him it was and wanted his money back so he could buy the good stuff.
Sorry folks, you just can't make this stuff up.
Tell me, can you relate to these little pieces of news I found?
http://buyttown.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=104673&article=8500206
Last April, a man called 911 while he was being pulled over for a speeding ticket, pretending to report a shooting in the hopes officer would let him off the hook as they moved to respond to the fake incident.
Bet he got the idea from a television show.
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Woman-Calls-Cops-After-Drug-Deal-Goes-Bad-137214528.html
Then, just a few weeks ago, a woman who said she received the wrong pills in an illegal prescription drug deal called police demanding that they track down the dealer and bring back the right goods.
I took a call similar to that where the guy admitted he bought the marijuana but it was the type or grade that the seller told him it was and wanted his money back so he could buy the good stuff.
Sorry folks, you just can't make this stuff up.
Stupid People Our Job Security
http://triblocal.com/burr-ridge-willowbrook/2012/01/23/police-willowbrook-man-called-911-asked-to-fight-a-cop/
Police: Willowbrook man called 911, asked to fight a cop
By Brian Slodysko TribLocal reporter Monday at 2:28 p.m.
John-Rocco-Pacella
A 38-year-old Willowbrook man accused of calling 911 and asking to fight a police officer faces felony battery and resisting arrest charges, police said on Monday.
Police said John R. Pacella, of the 200 block of Stanhope Drive, was arrested after a 911 call from a man who “wanted to see an officer because he wanted to fight with them” about 4 a.m. on Jan. 19, police said.
When officers arrived at Pacella’s home, he shoved the officers, according to a police report.
Pacella was booked into DuPage County Jail, where he remains on $100,000 bail, according to jail records. He is charged with aggravated battery, resisting a police officer, and battery with intent to provoke or insult – all felonies – records indicate.
Willowbrook police say they have had prior contact with Pacella, who is registered sex offender.
Police: Willowbrook man called 911, asked to fight a cop
By Brian Slodysko TribLocal reporter Monday at 2:28 p.m.
John-Rocco-Pacella
A 38-year-old Willowbrook man accused of calling 911 and asking to fight a police officer faces felony battery and resisting arrest charges, police said on Monday.
Police said John R. Pacella, of the 200 block of Stanhope Drive, was arrested after a 911 call from a man who “wanted to see an officer because he wanted to fight with them” about 4 a.m. on Jan. 19, police said.
When officers arrived at Pacella’s home, he shoved the officers, according to a police report.
Pacella was booked into DuPage County Jail, where he remains on $100,000 bail, according to jail records. He is charged with aggravated battery, resisting a police officer, and battery with intent to provoke or insult – all felonies – records indicate.
Willowbrook police say they have had prior contact with Pacella, who is registered sex offender.
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