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The have only called 911 twice, once when a neighbor was waving a pistol around yelling at his wife (cops came, de-escalated things a little, then left - better
by blacksmith_tb 3y ago
The have only called 911 twice, once when a neighbor was waving a pistol around yelling at his wife (cops came, de-escalated things a little, then left - better than shooting someone clearly, if not exactly perfect). The other time I saw smoke pouring out from under the eaves of the house across the street - in that case, the firefighters roared up, jumped out, and busted in my front door (in spite of the fact there wasn't any smoke or flames) so I clearly see why people are worried about first responders charging in without understanding the situation.
- Arrath 3y agoI'm sorry but the mental image looking out your front door as a firefighter kicks it down, an ignored building happily in flames over their shoulder, is way too funny.
- Obscurity4340 3y agoReminds me of Captain Hindsight from South Park, where he flies over to the burning building and clarifies all the (in hindsight super obvious) structural flaws in the building leading to the fire and everyone being trapped in a burning building. Then flies away amidst they cheers of onlookers and trapped victims alike.
- Broken_Hippo 3y agoI called 911 when I found my ex after a suicide attempt. One of the cops that responded tried to blame me.
- Loughla 3y agoNot sure why you're being downvoted. Your experience isn't unique, sadly. The closest I've ever been to being arrested was when I had to call the cops because I got robbed while at work. They had footage of another person entering the store and then sprinting out, but the 17 year old nerdy kid was a much easier target. Never again.