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TIL If you need to call 911, but are scared to because of someone in the room, you can call 911 and ask to order a pizza, they confirm you know it is 911, you say yes. Continue ordering the pizza, ask how long before it's ready, they give you the ETA of nearest officer. Everyone should know this.

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