Many police departments around the country are now making it possible for you to text 911 instead of calling 911 in an emergency.

This idea is great for people who can't risk being heard during an emergency... but terrible for butt-dialing, or worse... idiot pranksters with nothing better to do than harass the police when nothing good is on TV. How do you feel about texting 911 opposed to calling? Take our poll.

 

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