Phone List

[DavidC77]

Howdy All

I remember from the 1st season there was a phone list as to what to say when you call the police (911).

Is that list printed somewere or can someone add it to this post. I think it's a good idea to have it printed out instead of trying to remember it.

I want to make one than laminate it so I can keep it with the phone so my wife (or me) can read from it if we need it.

Thanks

David

[tombogan03884]

I believe it was posted in one of the threads, If I get time Saturday (and remember    ) I will try to find it.

[DavidC77]

I believe it was posted in one of the threads, If I get time Saturday (and remember    ) I will try to find it.

Thanks, I tryed to find it through the "search link" but came up with nothing.

[Rob Pincus]

Personally, I don't think it is a BAD idea to have the cheat sheet, but it is much better to remember some simple concepts:

1. Call.
2. Answer the questions.
3. Don't hang up.

The good news is that most of the people you get on the other end will be trained to get you to focus on giving them the info that they need. The one big thing that I stress for CCW or home defense situations is CLEARLY describing yourself and what you are wearing and/or what the "bad guy" is wearing. This info can set the stage for the responding officer recognizing you as a non-threat.

If your only training/prep is to plan on using the card, and you are in the dark, out of your house or otherwise distracted from the card itself, you may not be able to execute the call efficiently.

-RJP

[DavidC77]

Personally, I don't think it is a BAD idea to have the cheat sheet, but it is much better to remember some simple concepts:

If your only training/prep is to plan on using the card, and you are in the dark, out of your house or otherwise distracted from the card itself, you may not be able to execute the call efficiently.

-RJP

Thanks Rob

I was thinking of this list more for my wife when we are at home and that bump in the night happens. Kind of like you showed on this years (season 3's) show where you ran up the stairs and yelled a "safe room word" to your wife.

I remember the show said to say your name and address and what your people were wearing, were you are in the house and that you are armed, I just wanted to check to see if there was anything else I didn't remember.

Thanks for the answer and keep up the great shows, I'm glad it's back to the BD style, I didn't care for the BDS shows.

Thanks Again!

David

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[Michael Janich]

Thanks Rob

I was thinking of this list more for my wife when we are at home and that bump in the night happens. Kind of like you showed on this years (season 3's) show where you ran up the stairs and yelled a "safe room word" to your wife.

I remember the show said to say your name and address and what your people were wearing, were you are in the house and that you are armed, I just wanted to check to see if there was anything else I didn't remember.

Thanks for the answer and keep up the great shows, I'm glad it's back to the BD style, I didn't care for the BDS shows.

Thanks Again!

David

Dear David:

I’m looking for the actual script I wrote for season 1. I’ve changed computers since then, but I’ll try to track it down in my archives.

Part of the idea behind the script was to ensure that even if you used an old cell phone without a SIMS card to call 911, you could still answer all the questions without the benefit of caller ID. In general, you need to be able to tell the operator:

Your name
Your address
That  someone has/is trying to invade your home
Who is with you (if anyone)
That you are armed and in fear for your life
Where you are in the house

Although having a script to read your own address seems stupid, under the stress of a home invasion, the ability to remember and articulate seemingly simple things can fall apart. Also, remember to print the script in a large font that’s easy to read without glasses (if you wear them) or when you lose near-vision acuity under stress.

Stay on the phone and use it to your advantage. Although some people will argue that announcing the fact that you are armed to the intruder warns him and reduces your tactical advantage, from a practical and ethical standpoint, it may scare him off so you don’t have to shoot. That’s a good thing. If you are forced to defend your life, justifying your actions becomes easier when it becomes clear that you warned him that you were armed and he STILL came after you.

I hope this helps.

Stay safe,

Mike

[DavidC77]

Dear David:

Although having a script to read your own address seems stupid, under the stress of a home invasion, the ability to remember and articulate seemingly simple things can fall apart. Also, remember to print the script in a large font that’s easy to read without glasses (if you wear them) or when you lose near-vision acuity under stress.

I hope this helps.
Stay safe,
Mike

Thanks Michael

Yes that is what I remembered you guys saying in the show also, I just wanted to check before I printed something up.

As you say "having a script to read your own address seems stupid and under the stress of a home invasion, the ability to remember and articulate seemingly simple things can fall apart". That is the reason I want to print something up. As I said in the show you showed this year when running up the stairs yelling to the spouse doesn't work unless you have a plan.

I think a "cheat card" will work great for her (and even me) if that noise in the night happens.

Thanks Again and keep the great shows coming !!!

David