The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible and factual journalism at a crucial moment in US history, supporting freedom of information without paywalls. Additionally, Leicestershire Police cautioned Download Festival attendees to switch wearable tech to airplane mode to prevent false 999 calls triggered by mosh pit activity. The influx of emergency calls during the festival can create significant strain, detracting from the response to actual emergencies, as police must assess each call thoroughly, impacting their operational capacity.
When festival goers wearing tech such as smart watches jump into a mosh pit, the devices assume they have been in a collision, causing a surge in 999 calls.
Leicestershire Police warned that most weekends they handle about 600 emergency calls, but during Download Festival, the calls can rise by nearly 700.
Unlike many outlets, The Independent believes quality journalism should be accessible to everyone, funded by donations, maintaining credibility across the political spectrum.
The calls have to be assessed, and those who make unwanted 999 calls are asked to stay on the line to confirm their safety.
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