> The purpose and function of calling the police is generally to bring lawful force to bear against someone who has committed a crime.
Only in america.
> Their job is not to resolve domestic disputes
Only in america.
> Any time you call the cops on somebody, it should be done with the expectation that they may be arrested and taken to jail
Only in america.
Just because the American police force is awful and only really good at escalating situations doesn't mean that that's the best they can do.
The polices job is "Protect and Serve", not "Escalate and Worsen", if that requires temporarily filling the role of emergency counselor so be it.
For example every dutch police car carries a couple teddy bears they can hand out to children in traumatic situations such as car crashes. Sure you can argue that it isn't the polices job to soothe children, but you'll be very glad that they still do when it's your kid hurt.
Only in america.
> Their job is not to resolve domestic disputes
Only in america.
> Any time you call the cops on somebody, it should be done with the expectation that they may be arrested and taken to jail
Only in america.
Just because the American police force is awful and only really good at escalating situations doesn't mean that that's the best they can do.
The polices job is "Protect and Serve", not "Escalate and Worsen", if that requires temporarily filling the role of emergency counselor so be it.
For example every dutch police car carries a couple teddy bears they can hand out to children in traumatic situations such as car crashes. Sure you can argue that it isn't the polices job to soothe children, but you'll be very glad that they still do when it's your kid hurt.