What to do if you need the police but it's unsafe to talk on the phone

What to do if you need the police but it's unsafe to talk on the phone

The process is an option for those in need but talking to the police may worsen the situation

You're probably aware that when you phone 999 (or 112), the operator will ask what emergency service you need. If there's no request, the assistant will ask you to 'cough', or make some other audible indication in the case of a police emergency.

If even making any sound is dangerous, and therefore no request is made, the call will be put through to an automated system, which asks the caller to press '55' if they're in trouble.