911 Etiquette
July 5, 2023
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to share with the public some information regarding 911 hang up calls. We continue to receive a number of hang up calls and the attached flier will show what occurs when those are received and what you as the caller should do. Thank you for your time. Special thank you to Sgt. Stillson and Lt. Brown for creating this helpful flier.

to date 2023 – 1,191 911 hang up calls
2022 – 1,835 911 hang up calls
2021 – 2,687 911 hang up calls
2020 – 2,578 911 hang up calls
2019 – 2,928 911 hang up calls