And The Beat Goes On

Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell...Respect

"...The last word has not been spoken..." Beah Richards


What do the words 911 is a joke mean to you? I found out yesterday, that unless a crime has already occured, no one will come when evidence that something is askew has been presented. I thought the protection of citizens and their property would fall under the obligations of NYPD and 911 Emergency Service. When I discovered someone had been trespassing and left their personal effects on the window sill that had to climbed up to, I knew 911 would respond. As long as no one entered the premises, being in a place on the property that invades privacy, was NO REASON for them to come. The response was, "Call back after the break-in occurs." Am I serious? Unfortunately, I am! Yes, a large rock was left on the window sill, yes a note with the person's address was left at the scene and other items were purposely left there, but they said, "No crime has taken place." I said to them, "Here is the address of the person who was here, please do a pick up of this unknown person who had no business being here." After the officer was sacastic on the telephone, and I asked her to repeat for clarity, the need for her to be re-trained in NYPD CPR was evident, I cannot believe possible injury or worse has to occur rather than prevention and or methods of determent. I can't understand why random stops and frisks are fine, but when I request help, it doesn't come. Perhaps my e-mail to the mayor and commissioner will answer my questions, but as for now.,, PUBLIC ENEMY IS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT, 911 IS A JOKE!!!!!!