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Oklahoma City police officers placed on leave over April Fools’ Day 911 call to dispatchers
An internal review is underway after a false baby-in-car report triggered state troopers and firefighters, and Oklahoma law allows fines up to $500.
- The Oklahoma City Police Department placed officers on administrative leave following an April Fools prank that triggered a false emergency pursuit on Wednesday night, April 1.
- Dispatchers tracked an officer near Robinson where radio audio revealed a Delta unit claiming a suspect "threw a baby out the window," prompting Oklahoma Highway Patrol to respond to the false report.
- After responders arrived, a dispatcher confirmed the situation was an April Fools prank. Another dispatcher remarked, "Not funny," as KFOR reported the audio revealing the significant resources diverted.
- Valerie Littlejohn, police department spokesperson, confirmed Monday that an internal investigation is ongoing but declined to specify how many officers were placed on leave or provide details of the claims.
- While faking emergency calls in Oklahoma is a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine and potential jail time, the department declined to comment on whether charges would be filed. The incident drew criticism on Reddit.
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Oklahoma City police officers placed on leave over April Fools' Day 911 call to dispatchers
Some Oklahoma City police officers have been placed on administrative leave after a false report was made to dispatchers on April Fools’ Day that someone had thrown a baby from a moving vehicle.
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