Here's a nice little walkthrough for when you should call the cops:

Severe Injury/medical emergency -> No, you should call an ambulance.

Car Crash -> Fire department and ambulance

Mental Health Crisis -> Community healthcare network. 211 in most communities, or find a local community group dedicated to that care

Fender Bender -> Get yourself to a collision centre. They don't give a shit.

Crimes -> You can try the non-emergency line, but they're not gonna show up or even call back. Enjoy being on hold for 3 hours.

Someone who's an active danger to the public -> That is the cop.

There's no reason to call the cops, or for them to exist in the first place.

This is a test:
Is someone on your server having a crisis? Do you know where they live? Are they a visible minority?

What should you do?! (multiple choice)

Don't call the cops.
20.6%
Ask for local support, but trusted people.
27.5%
Call a local community crisis group
23.5%
No cops
28.4%
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