911 is an exception to just about every phone security measure. Example: You can take the SIM card out of your phone, and it will still be able to call 911 (do

911 is an exception to just about every phone security measure. Example: You can take the SIM card out of your phone, and it will still be able to call 911 (don't try this). I suspect it's kind of a rare case where someone steals a phone to call 911, and doesn't intend to give it back.