Sadly there’s a lesson here, and that is when you call the police you are giving up ALL control of the outcome. They are going to arrive and do what they think is necessary, both to solve problem and to protect themselves. They bring with them a myriad of attitudes, notions, fears, etc. Know when you call them that you have surrendered all input into how the situation turns out. Perhaps the situation is dire enough to warrant this, but YOU and YOU alone make that decision.
Think before you dial 9-1-1. At that point you become just another factor in the situation. Know up front that the fact you made the call means you have given up on solving the problem yourself and you have little, if any, input on how it ends up being handled. That’s not always bad, but it’s the way things are.
My version: They are going to arrive and do what they think is necessary to protect themselves.
Well said.
Years ago my husband had a bad medication reaction, where he became disoriented and belligerant, and I called 911 for an ambulance.
One of the worst mistakes I ever made. He ended up in jail and I ended up having to deal with Children& Families. I got him out that afternoon, and he was in the hospital for weeks because he didn’t get prompt medical care. Plus a lawyer, dealing with the state over prosecution, and of course DCF down my neck for a over a year.
Never call 911 unless you have to.