[MediaMole]

In general, 911 protocol on any call with some element of danger or uncertainty is to send police to secure the scene before ambulance arrives.

Around here, there is a real effort to let the cops know about call history at the location and they will often know that one of the residents has dementia.

But, if the caller has a history of problems with the cops, they will know that as well and the cops will pull up expecting a fight.

Missouri seems to be a hotbed of bad cops and overreaction. I knew before I read the story it had to be in MO.

[kiryandil]

Missouri seems to be a hotbed of bad cops and overreaction. I knew before I read the story it had to be in MO.

Well, Missouri is a lot safer now that they locked up the guy who they forgot to lock up for 13 years.

You know, the one who was keeping his nose clean, working, paying taxes, and raising four kids with his wife (not baby mama).

I'm sure the other Missourians manning the oars of the Missouri State tax galley are feeling the love, too...

[Ken H]

Missouri seems to be a hotbed of bad cops and overreaction. I knew before I read the story it had to be in MO.

Could have been any state. This stuff happens nationwide.