911 Hang-up Calls

The Dalton Police Department wants to remind residents to be aware of the high number of 911 hang-up calls that are received.

In February of 2007, the Whitfield County 911 Center received almost 200 911 hang up calls.  In each of these, the dispatcher attempts to contact the caller to verify the problem.  Even if the dispatcher makes contact with someone at the residence who says everything is OK, an officer must still respond to ensure that no problem exists.  In many of these cases, it involves children playing on the phone.

Parents are asked to speak with their children about when and how they should contact the police or other first responders in case of an emergency.  Also, parents should explain to their children to not call 911 at a prank. 

The following is a list of non-emergency phone numbers to agencies or locations in Dalton and Whitfield County as well as the National Poison Control Center number:

• Dalton Police Department: 706-278-9085 or 706-278-3333
• Whitfield County 911 Center: 706-370-4900
• Whitfield County Sheriff's Office: 706-278-1233
• Dalton Fire Department: 706-278-7363
• Georgia State Patrol: 706-272-2200
• Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222