Who Do You Call?... Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600 Or 911

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Who Do You Call?... Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600 Or 911 - Quiz


In non-emergency situations, the police should be contacted by calling the Telephone Crime Reporting Unit, instead of 911. This quiz tests knowledge about which number to call in different situations.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    In which of the following scenarios is it appropriate to call 911?

    • A.

      Your neighbor continues to park in you driveway, blocking you from exiting your home.

    • B.

      There is an open fire hydrant on your block.

    • C.

      An electric wire is down.

    • D.

      A thief broke in to your home while you were gone.

    Correct Answer
    C. An electric wire is down.
    Explanation
    All life-threatening issues should be called into 911 immediately. An electric wire on the ground is extremely hazardous.

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  • 2. 

    If someone in you neighborhood is playing loud music after dark, which phone number should you call?

    • A.

      911

    • B.

      Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600

    Correct Answer
    B. Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600
    Explanation
    Making a noise complaint is not considered an emergency situation. For all non-emergency situations call the Telephone Crime Reporting Unit.

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  • 3. 

    You witness someone in progress of dumping hazardous materials illegally. Which number should you call?

    • A.

      911

    • B.

      Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600

    Correct Answer
    A. 911
    Explanation
    Both crimes in progress and hazardous situations should be called in to 911.

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  • 4. 

    You noticed a suspicious person entering your neighbor's home when you know she is not home. Which number should you call?

    • A.

      911

    • B.

      Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600

    Correct Answer
    A. 911
    Explanation
    Crimes in progress should be called in to 911.

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  • 5. 

     If there is an abondoned vehicle on your street, should you call 911 or Telephone Crime Reporting?

    • A.

      911

    • B.

      Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600

    Correct Answer
    B. Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600
    Explanation
    Only emergency situations should be called in to 911.

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  • 6. 

    You realize that someone on your street has tampered with utility cables to access electricity without paying for it. Which number should you report this to?

    • A.

      911

    • B.

      Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600

    Correct Answer
    B. Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600
    Explanation
    Issues dealing with property theft should be reported to the telephone crime reporting unit.

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  • 7. 

      You are in a car accident with another vehicle, and the other driver is injured. Which number should you call?

    • A.

      911

    • B.

      Telephone Crime Reporting Unit (313)267-4600

    Correct Answer
    A. 911
    Explanation
    All life-threatening issues should be called into 911.

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  • 8. 

    In which of the following scenarios should you call the Telephone Crime Reporting Unit?

    • A.

      A fire has broke out in the office next door

    • B.

      Lightning has struck a telephone pole, creating a fire at the location the lightning struck

    • C.

      You are experiencing chest pains or upper abdominal pressure

    • D.

      Last night, two cars were drag racing on your street.

    Correct Answer
    D. Last night, two cars were drag racing on your street.
    Explanation
    After an incident is over, report it to the Telephone Crime Reporting Unit.

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