Because you can't count on calling 911 for assistance without the operator falling asleep on you while you try to report a break-in in progress, forcing you to hang up and call back.
"Collierville Police Chief Larry (Captain Obvious) Goodwin, who listened to the call for this story, said the silence on the other end of the call indicates something went wrong."
And declares that he has absolutely no idea of what possibly could have transpired, despite the audible snoring on the tape.
Oh, and this incident happened in January, and is only now being resolved with an administrative hearing, 4 months later. Why the delay?
"According to the police spokesperson, the hearing cannot take place until the dispatcher returns to work. The dispatcher has been on extended sick leave since Action News 5's request for the tape of the 911 call."
An addendum to the end of the story states that the dispatcher and their supervisor have finally been disciplined. They have been suspended for 7 and 20 days respectively, after this piece had aired.
Coincidence? You decide.
This is further proof that you need to be responsible for your own personal protection. A timely reminder: The Supreme Court has ruled several times, the latest case being Castle Rock v. Gonzales, that if one calls 911 and help doesn't show up, the victim cannot sue for damages, even when the victim has the perpetrator under a restraining order. The "to serve and protect" on the side of the squad car is for society, not you the individual.
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