I called 911 about a theft at my friends house because his mom had called first and almost 5 hours had gone by. So I called and asked the status on the unit reporting to xxxxx address.
911 what seems to be the problem?
me my friend house was broke into 5-6 hours ago.
911 whats the address?
me xxxxxxxxx
911 is everyone ok?
me yes
911 ok, we will have someone there by the end of the next shift.
me did you forget that there were 8 guns stolen?
911 was there any bullets?
me yes 1500+ rounds
911 were the guns loaded?
me some.
911 we are very busy.
me and you may be even busier if somone goes into 7-11 with the AK or AR-15
911 Ok didn't know there was assault weapons. we will be there ASAP
I still don't understand why mentioning those weapons are more important than say if it was a Kimber or rem700 30-06 or moss500. which also happen to have been stolen.
My point is even when the owner calls to report, sometimes stuff still doesn't get done.
Reminds me of a story that will make a point here.
An older gentleman was awakened in the middle of the night by noises. Looked out his window and saw 2 men breaking in his large storage shed.
He immediately dialed 911 and told the dispatcher what he saw. Dispatcher said an officer would be there within a few minutes.
Ten minutes later the gentleman called 911 back and said they're putting my stuff in their truck. Hurry. Dispatcher replied officers would be there in just a few minutes.
After 15 more minutes of watching his possessions get piled higher and higher in the thieves' truck, the older gentleman called 911 for the 3rd time, telling the dispatcher, "Never mind, I just shot 'em - you can take your time!"
Within moments 3 police units slide into his driveway and captured the crooks red handed. The Sgt. in charge stormed up to the property owner berating him with, " I thought you said you shot 'em!"
The kindly gentleman drawled, "Thought you said you'd be here in a few minutes."
Don't really recommend that, but the point is priorities change according to what one hears and how they are acclimated to certain key words.
The bus incident - I would have reported an assault in progress with possible injuries.