Why Do We Call the Police?

[Dorian Gray]

5. Yeah

I've called 911 four times in my life.

1) Prank call when I was 10. They called back and I got in trouble by my parents.

2) When I witnessed a car chasing and hitting another car on a highway. I was in another country and called the equivalent (999) and gave a description.

3) When my cab was hit by a speeding car coming off a bridge into manhattan. A pedestrian was killed in the accident. We called 911 immediately,.

4) When my oven caught on fire years ago.

Other than the first time, they were all real emergencies where people were/could be hurt.

I would call in a heartbeat if someone was breaking into my home or if I was witnessing a violent crime.

I would not call bc i felt uncomfortable in a situation, though. An actual crime would have to be committed.

I've experienced all sorts of arguments and harassment on trains etc. Don't call for that. I may intervene if I think it's safe. But 911 is for emergencies and NOT to make you feel safe or comfortable.