OKCPD April Fools hoax investigation underway

OKCPD April Fools hoax investigation underway after false 911 call

The OKCPD April Fools hoax investigation underway after officers made a false 9-1-1 call that triggered a major emergency response.

The incident happened April 1 and involved alarming claims that led dispatchers to believe there was an active and dangerous situation, according to KOCO News.

Officials confirm an internal investigation OKCPD officers is now in progress.

OKCPD April Fools hoax investigation underway with major response

The OKCPD April Fools hoax investigation underway after multiple agencies responded to what was believed to be a real emergency.

Officers reported a police pursuit Oklahoma City involving a red Dodge Charger and falsely claimed a baby had been thrown from the vehicle. A second false report claimed a pedestrian had been struck.

The Oklahoma City Fire Department and Oklahoma Highway Patrol response were both activated before learning the call was a prank, according to Oklahoma City Free Press report.

OKCPD April Fools hoax investigation underway with legal concerns

The OKCPD April Fools hoax investigation underway raises serious legal and safety concerns.

Under Oklahoma false report law, making a fake emergency call that triggers a response can result in criminal penalties.

Officials say the prank tied up critical resources and could have delayed response to real emergencies, according to Oklahoma statute on false reporting.

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