OPP Report on 911 Call Costs (2014)

2014 OPP Report to Laird Council

An issue that stood out in the recent report, was that during 2014, sixty-eight (68) calls for service were received for alarms, 911 calls and phone calls. Only one 911/phone call was a valid emergency. All such calls must be followed-up by the OPP. Calls for service are used in the calculation of subsequent year’s invoice. It is important to note that calls for service make up 60% of the contract cost. If the public could monitor these calls, it would help to keep the cost of policing down in the Township of Laird.