An increase in demand for the 999 service is partly due to automatic emergency calls from smart phones and watches.
The number of 999 calls being made to the police and other emergency services in North Yorkshire is continuing to increase putting additional pressure on the control rooms.
Mark Pannone is North Yorkshire's Assistant Chief Constable he says the number of inappropriate calls is not helping.
The increase in calls has been seen by Police forces across the country over the last few months. North Yorkshire is no different and the county's assistant chief Constable, Mark Pannone says while there are a number of inappropriate calls received each week there are other factors at play as well including a safety feature built into to the latest smart phones and watches.
- RELATED STORIES : Police in North Yorkshire Not Meeting Target for 999 Call Answer Times
- RELATED STORIES : Record number of 999 Calls for North Yorkshire Police


Nine Minutes from Glory: Heartbreak for Boro as Macclesfield Snatch Late Replay
Scarborough Foster Couple To Run New Support Hub For Vulnerable Children
North Yorkshire Faces Major Challenge to Prepare Local Plan in 30 Months
Pre-Halloween Spooktacular Will Raise Vital Funds For Scarborough Hospice
Record Numbers Of Young People Explore Future Careers At East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Expo
Historic Sleights Pub Set To Reopen Under New Local Ownership
Patients Could Opt Out of Care Over NHS Data Platform Fears, Councillors Warned
New Noodle Takeaway Planned For Flagship Filey Holiday Park
Scarborough Construction Skills Village To Reopen Following £2 Million Investment
Classic Cars Set To Begin Epic 500-Mile Roman Road Journey From Robin Hood's Bay
Proposed Tourist Tax Sparks Fear Among Yorkshire Coast Accommodation Providers
Public Views Sought As Critical Council Services Face Financial Squeeze







Comments
Add a comment