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When, if ever, would you call for law enforcement? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 day ago by [email protected] to c/asklemmy

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I know Lemmy has the ACAB sentinment, and I get it, I don't trust them either. But real talk tho, there are some scenarios where you might not have other options.

So... the question is: When, if ever, would you call for law enforcement? And if you distrust law enforcement, is there ever a situation where it gets so bad that you just have to risk involving law enforcement?

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Think of it this way. You are in a courtroom and the lawyer asks 'why didn't you call the police?"

If your home was burglarized and you don't call the cops, the police will assume you've been doing something illegal. Most people will call the cops just to have a police report on file for the insurance or to claim a tax loss.

[–] Anticorp 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Why am I in a courtroom after being burglarized?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

"According to their neighbors, Monkey Puppet's house was burglarized on 12/22/2024. No police reports were filed by Monkey Puppet. This gave the police probable cause to search their house, where they found the contraband."

[–] Anticorp 0 points 6 hours ago

You're massively overestimating the amount of work police will voluntarily do.

[–] Psychodelic 10 points 1 day ago

I'm not white though, pretty sure they'd assume I did something illegal as soon as I opened the door. lol. How would calling the ~~crazy racists on steroids with guns~~ cops help? Seems like a very unnecessary risk. Also, why would I be in a courtroom due to my home getting robbed?

I'm not a homeowner, but guessing that applies for renter's insurance too. Never had to use it, thankfully, but that's def good info to have! If robbed, leave drugs at friend's house so you can make an insurance claim.

I wonder if you actually have to interact with a cop for that. Really adds insult to injury (again, if you're not white of course)