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In reply to the discussion: Do you feel safe calling 911? [View all]progree
(10,901 posts)15. I have never called 911. But my phone did, twice. Cops showed up both times
VERY Loud banging on the door (scary, once was at 2 am, the other time I think it was like midnight).
They asked if I called 911, I groggily said no.
Anyway, due to some problem on the line, my landline's equipment (the phone company's not my phone) was randomly emitting static, some of which dialed numbers like 911. Phone company fixed it next day or two. Same problem recurred, and they fixed it for good.
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I'm in an almost all white area in Idaho. It's common knowledge that if it's a domestic
brewens
Jan 2021
#6
Yes. Luckily for me, my situation was not nearly as bad as what you went through.
Dem2theMax
Jan 2021
#17
I reckon by my personal experience it's about 60/40 for the police improving the ultimate outcome...
hunter
Jan 2021
#28
My granddaughter, who is 30, was drinking with some friends in a bar a few years ago
Mr.Bill
Jan 2021
#18
The system is working as it was designed. It can't be "fixed" or reformed.
WhiskeyGrinder
Jan 2021
#24
I don't feel right about calling 911 because, like you, I'm afraid I'm putting someone in danger
Empowerer
Jan 2021
#29