Wasting police time
Wasting police time is listed as a criminal offence in many Commonwealth countries. == United Kingdom == In England and Wales, one can be charged with the offence under Section 5(2) of the Criminal Law Act 1967 when one "causes any wasteful employment of the police" by "knowingly making to any person a false report" which: Shows that a criminal offence has been committed, Creates apprehension for the safety of any persons or property, or Indicates that they have information material to any police inquiry.