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MLeake · October 5, 2009, 10:21 AM

But as far as info for a 911 call, one could modify a standard, military style report.

1. Location.
2. Identification.
3. Nature of emergency - IE prowler, break-in, shots fired.
4. Number and disposition of people in the home (residents and guests).
5. Number and disposition of bad guys - if known.
6. Armament of bad guys - if known.
7. Additional factors
A. Are you armed? (So police don't shoot first if they see an armed man)
B. Description of self? (So police can quickly identify if armed person is NOT you)
C. Animals in the house? (Might or might not protect your pit bull - if it lunges at an officer, it's probably getting shot; rounding up family, friends, and pets to a safe room is the best bet all around)
D. Number of entrances to the house? (Good for police to know)
8. STAY ON THE PHONE (or have one of your family members or friends stay on the phone)

Note1: Even when you do everything right, there is a possibility that if you are holding a weapon when police arrive, that you could be shot. Unless you are actively covering a BG, when the police arrive, holster or put down any weapons. Not a knock on the police, but it has happened from time to time.

Note2: Referencing Note1, this is one more reason why holing up in a specified safe room is a much better idea than searching the house, especially once 911 has been called.

October 5, 2009, 10:21 AM	#4
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	I don't know that I'd script an Aftermath Report But as far as info for a 911 call, one could modify a standard, military style report. 1. Location. 2. Identification. 3. Nature of emergency - IE prowler, break-in, shots fired. 4. Number and disposition of people in the home (residents and guests). 5. Number and disposition of bad guys - if known. 6. Armament of bad guys - if known. 7. Additional factors A. Are you armed? (So police don't shoot first if they see an armed man) B. Description of self? (So police can quickly identify if armed person is NOT you) C. Animals in the house? (Might or might not protect your pit bull - if it lunges at an officer, it's probably getting shot; rounding up family, friends, and pets to a safe room is the best bet all around) D. Number of entrances to the house? (Good for police to know) 8. STAY ON THE PHONE (or have one of your family members or friends stay on the phone) Note1: Even when you do everything right, there is a possibility that if you are holding a weapon when police arrive, that you could be shot. Unless you are actively covering a BG, when the police arrive, holster or put down any weapons. Not a knock on the police, but it has happened from time to time. Note2: Referencing Note1, this is one more reason why holing up in a specified safe room is a much better idea than searching the house, especially once 911 has been called.