Which offense prohibits interfering with another individual's ability to place an emergency call, including rendering an electronic device unusable?

• A. Harassment
• B. Silent or Abusive Calls to 9-1-1 Service
• C. False Alarm or Report
• D. Interference with Emergency Request for Assistance

Answer: (D)

This offense focuses on blocking someone from getting emergency help. It criminalizes any action that prevents a person from placing an emergency call or otherwise obtaining assistance, including rendering an electronic device unusable for that purpose. That means damming or taking away a phone, disabling service, or otherwise interfering with the means to contact emergency services. It’s distinct from harassment (unwanted conduct), silent or abusive 9-1-1 calls (a separate offense for the calls themselves), and false alarms (knowingly causing a false emergency). So this choice best captures the idea of obstructing the ability to request emergency aid.