[joeysteele]

Yes but with caution, for instance if someone is ill or has a mental health issue. The example above is ridiculous but sometimes in genuine panic people can do daft things and the wrong things though not intentionally.

I know someone who suffers from the fear of open spaces,who when out on their own shut themself in a phone box and rang the police for help.
999 is an easy number to remember but I agree also to abuse too.