Which offense prohibits preventing or interfering with another person's ability to place an emergency call or request assistance, including rendering an electronic communications device unusable?

• A. Silent or Abusive Calls to 9-1-1 Service
• B. Harassment
• C. Interference with Emergency Request for Assistance
• D. Unlawful Disclosure of Residence Address or Telephone Number

Answer: (C)

This offense centers on blocking someone from getting emergency help. It criminalizes any act that prevents or interferes with another person’s ability to place an emergency call or to request assistance, including actions that render an electronic communications device unusable so the person can’t contact help. The key idea is the deliberate disruption of obtaining emergency services, not just general misbehavior.

That’s why this option fits best: it directly targets interfering with emergency requests. The other offenses concern different conduct—making 9-1-1 calls that are silent or abusive, general harassment, or disclosing someone’s private contact information—none of which specifically address preventing someone from contacting emergency services.