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.