A seemingly ordinary pizza delivery order could actually be a life-saving strategy in certain emergencies, as demonstrated by a woman who cleverly used this method to alert authorities while under threat. The crucial moment was shared in a viral Instagram video by user @globalinsightz, showing the quick-thinking woman during a tense phone call with a 9-1-1 operator.
In the video, the woman calmly pretends to place a pizza order when the operator answers. Rather than directly stating her emergency, she says, “I’d like to order a pizza for delivery.” Initially, the operator responds with, “I think you’ve dialed the wrong number,” but quickly realizes the gravity of the situation. Recognizing the potential danger, the operator shifts into emergency mode and starts guiding the woman to safely provide her address.
To gather further information without alarming her attacker, the operator asks the woman to subtly communicate details. “If he’s armed with a gun, I want you to ask for extra pepperoni,” the operator says, prompting the woman to share vital information.
Viewers flooded the comments with praise for the woman’s resourcefulness and the operator’s swift response. One comment read, “My gawd. She is brilliant. I hope they get her away from him.” Another comment, from a domestic violence case manager, highlighted the importance of having safety plans and code words, saying, “She did a fantastic job calling 911.”
Though the video gained attention recently, this life-saving trick has been known for years. A similar tactic was featured in a Reddit thread from five years ago, showing a news segment about a 9-1-1 operator handling a case where a caller used the same code for help. The operator’s quick thinking led to the successful arrest of the perpetrator and the woman’s safety.
In a more recent case in Florida, a woman was able to escape from an attacker when she used the pizza-ordering method to alert police. Thanks to the clear thinking of both the caller and the operator, authorities were able to locate her and prevent further harm.
The “pizza delivery order” method is an example of how creativity and resourcefulness can help save lives in dangerous situations, providing a vital lifeline to those in need of immediate assistance.
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