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According to the Shawano County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Chase Mason wrote in his report that he wasn't "overly proficient when it comes to math" either but "nonetheless, I responded to assist" on Nov. 15.
Together, the boy and deputy were able to solve an eighth-grade level decimal math problem. The sheriff's office released audio of the 911 call on Friday.
"Hey, um, it's not really an emergency I just need help on one math problem on my homework," the boy said. "It's like eighth-grade level. I'm sorry to waste your time."
"I'm not very good at math, sweetie. But I can try," responded dispatcher Kim Krause.
The boy then recited a confusingly worded math problem.
"I'm afraid I'm no good at that," Kruse said. "I bet ya I could send somebody to help you, though."
The boy said his mom would be home in an hour and she could solve the problem, but his adult relatives were sleeping at the moment and "they're not very good at (math)."
Deputy Mason then responded to save the boy's report card.
The sheriff's office said Friday no further comment would be made and the boy and his family will be declining interviews from media outlets.
Last week, Deputy Mason responded to an unusual 911 call. This call came from a 10-year-old who called to say that he needed help with his math homework. He stated his family "wasn't very good at math either" and he needed help. Although Deputy Mason in his report indicated "personally, I am also not overly proficient when it comes to math, but nonetheless, I responded to assist." With the help of Deputy Mason, they were able to work together and solve the decimal related math problems. Our young caller was provided a business card and was told we are always here to help, except next time he should probably use the non-emergency line if it's not a life-threatening situation. A great teaching moment for all. Thank you, Deputy Mason, for taking time out of your day to be a friend to this young man!
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Although, Mason gave an interview to WBAY-TV in Green Bay.
“He came right to the door to meet me, then I walked into the house and sat down by the kitchen table,” Mason said. “He had his math out all ready for me. He pointed out exactly which ones he needed help with.
“I didn’t have the heart to tell him that I wasn’t very good at math either, but I was going to give it my best shot."
After solving the problem, Mason gave the boy his business card and reminded him to only use 911 in emergency situations.
"It was a positive contact and a good thing to see for the community to show that we’re out here to help people in every way, shape and form, especially in a small community like ours," Mason said.
"When he goes to school and all of the students see it they’re going to think it’s so cool," the deputy added. "Just hopefully they don’t all call me for math help next time."
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