ARAPAHOE COUNTY – In anticipation of Fourth of July festivities, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public when 911 shouldbe called and not be called.
Do call 911 if:
Don’t call 911 if:
On average, our 911 dispatch center receives 700-800 calls per day. Those numbers nearly double on the fourth of July.
July 4, 2023 – 1,276 calls
July 4, 2022 – 1,283 calls
If you’re not sure when to call, you can always call our non-emergencynumber at 303-795-4711. If you do call in, remember the voice you hear on the other end of the line is a person who is trying their best to help everyone on the busiest day of the year. Please be polite and understanding, it can go a long way. Let’s help our dispatchers and deputies during one of the toughest holidays and keep our phone lines open for real emergencies.
The Sheriff’s Office will also have deputies out patrolling residentialneighborhoods to make sure everyone is safe. Please do not call the Sheriff’s Office requesting increased patrols for fireworks. Don’t forget all fireworks that leave the ground are illegal in Unincorporated Arapahoe County and Centennial. For more detailed information on fireworks visitwww.arapahoeco.gov/Fireworks.
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