FALSE EMERGENCY CALL BEING INVESTIGATED
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(LEAMINGTON, ON) - A false emergency call otherwise known as ‘swatting’ is being investigated in Leamington.
This required several police units as well as other emergency resources to attend.
After investigation, it was determined that the information provided by the caller was false and no actual emergency existed.
These “swatting” calls are designed to draw a large police response to a location for what is being reported as an urgent situation. The tactics used can escalate quickly, with the potential to cause severe emotional, physical, and psychological harm to the victims.
These calls divert critical emergency resources and cause unnecessary alarm and stress within our community.