Smart 911 operator realizes a caller asking for a pizza is reporting domestic abuse
by Mark Frauenfelder from on (#4VHG8)
In Oregon, a woman was being attacked by her boyfriend. The woman's daughter called 911 but didn't want the man to know, so she told the operator she wanted a pizza. Here's a transcript of the call:
911 Operator: Oregon 911
Caller: I would like to order a pizza at [address redacted].
911 Operator: You called 911 to order a pizza?
Caller: Uh, yeah. Apartment [redacted].
911 Operator: This is the wrong number to call for a pizza...
Caller: No, no, no. You're not understanding.
911 Operator: I'm getting you now.
...
911 Operator: Is the other guy still there?
Caller: Yep, I need a large pizza.
911 Operator: All right. How about medical, do you need medical?
Caller: No. With pepperoni.
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