CT State Police: Report Emergencies Via 911, Not On Social Media

CONNECTICUT — It seems some Connecticut residents have been posting emergencies on social media outlets and not reporting them by calling 911, state police said Friday. It has been at least enough to catch the attention of authorities.

Connecticut State Police Friday thus sent out a request for residents to call the 911 system and not be so quick to post problems on the internet.

The message distributed Friday came with a simple message.

"Call 911," state police said.

State police added, "... A reminder that CSP social media is not the place to report emergencies. Our social media platforms are not constantly monitored."

They added those working the phones at each barracks can handle any situation.

"Our CSP dispatchers are professional, compassionate and on duty 24/7 to take your emergency calls," state police said.

The top of the CSP Facebook page says, "This is the official Facebook for the Connecticut State Police. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1."

The top of the CSP Twitter page says, "Official Twitter account of the CSP ... The accounts are NOT monitored 24/7. To report an emergency dial 9-1-1."