cell Samaritan

A person who calls the public emergency number—e.g., 911 (US), 999 (UK), etc.—on a cell/mobile phone to report a public safety occurrence without physically contributing any useful aid to resolving the problem

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cell Samaritan

Medtalk A person who calls 911 on a cell phone to report a public safety occurrence without physically contributing any useful aid to the resolution of the problem; CSs assuage their consciences by doing something without effort or involvement or direct assistance

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