• PM_Your_Nudes_Please@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    we can’t just ignore a 911 call for liability reasons

    Nah, but cops can ignore someone being actively stabbed in front of them because they want the attacker to tire himself out first.

    Also, many districts ignore 911 calls (even ones about violent offenses) all the time with no repercussions.

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      5 days ago

      Many districts, perhaps. But not all districts. Liability is a huge issue in the 911 call taking / dispatch career field. The cops may have immunity, but everyone else doesn’t.