999: What's Your Emergency?
Overview
999: What's Your Emergency? showcases the dedicated work of emergency service personnel across the UK as they confront crime and social unrest. The series offers a compelling perspective through a blend of real-time footage from various incidents and reflective interviews with both responders and individuals involved. With advanced technology in emergency vehicles and around-the-clock call centers, the program vividly highlights contemporary challenges in Britain, including the rise of new narcotics, the struggles of domestic abuse, parenting dilemmas, and the vulnerabilities of those who fall outside the societal safety net.
Episodes
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1
Immigrants & Hate Crime
Taleah's mother contacts emergency services after her nine-year-old daughter experiences racial abuse from two eleven-year-olds while playing outside....
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2
Young Men
In the past ten years, there has been a 22% increase in violent acts committed by young men. This episode follows the police officers and paramedics i...
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4
Vigilante Justice
In this episode, the unsettling increase in home burglaries is highlighted, ranging from individuals stealing food to criminals aiming for affluent ta...
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5
Burglary
In Swindon, a thief is apprehended while in the act of pilfering frozen meals from a freezer. With food bank usage in Wiltshire having surged threefol...
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1
Roads Policing
In Northamptonshire, law enforcement responds to a brutal assault involving students. Meanwhile, two officers find themselves in need of assistance wh...
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High Streets & Nighttime Economy
The documentary series returns to spotlight the efforts of emergency services, this time addressing the growing problem of theft in Northamptonshire. ...
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2
Burglary & Theft
Officers from Northamptonshire are busy dealing with a persistent shoplifter, a burglar staging a protest on the roof, a telephone scam, and what appe...
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3
Violent Crime & Youth Crime
As police resources in Northamptonshire reach a critical low, the episode delves into the rising trend of violent incidents among teenage boys, showca...
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2
Sex Offences
South Yorkshire Police respond to an alleged sexual assault near a nightclub, as well as a report of indecent exposure occurring on the street. Author...
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3
Violent Crime & Youth Crime
The episode explores the ways in which young men can influence one another towards engaging in criminal behavior. It delves into the dynamics of peer ...
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4
Episode 4
At the beginning of 2020, as COVID-19 begins to spread, South Yorkshire Police experience a spike in distressing calls and incidents. They find themse...
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Revenge & Vigilante Justice
South Yorkshire Police shed light on the repercussions of seeking vengeance through street justice. The episode showcases incidents ranging from a vio...
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2
Time Wasters & The Vulnerable
The episode highlights the difficulties encountered by South Yorkshire Police as they deal with frivolous 999 calls and their commitment to supporting...
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3
Alcohol & House Parties
The episode exposes the challenges of managing alcohol consumption at home. A family celebration spills out onto the street, leading to chaos, while i...
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4
Children & Parenting
In South Yorkshire, a mother reaches out to the police, seeking to have her 15-year-old son taken into custody. This plea comes amid a troubling rise ...
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5
Housing
The Northamptonshire police find themselves addressing the repercussions of a concealed housing crisis involving shared living spaces. Tensions arise ...
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The Night Shift
In South Yorkshire, emergency services brace for a challenging night, starting with a belligerent drunk in Doncaster town centre who attacks a police ...
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2
Drunk Women
Officers respond to several incidents linked to excessive drinking among women. A taxi driver notifies them about a woman who has passed out drunk in ...
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3
Custody
In Northamptonshire, the police are facing challenges as they handle an increasing number of individuals in custody, particularly first-time offenders...