Peterborough County OPP are growing concerned about the number of times 911 has been called accidentally over the past week.

OPP 911 operators say that 58 pocket dials, or unintentional 911 calls over the holidays, which officials say can lead to ongoing concern about tying up police resources and taking time away from real emergencies.

We spoke with Lauren Gilchrist of the Peterborough Police Service, she says while it might be embarrassing, don’t hang up

You’re reminded to make sure you lock your keypad, turn off the 911 auto dial feature, and keep 911 out of your speed dial directory.