
ALT BEFORE YOU CALL THE POLICE, ASK YOURSELF: Is this a situation that should concern me? Yeah, someone actually needs help. No, I should relax and mind my business. Is this situation an inconvenience that I can deal with? β Yeah, it's annoying but I can deal. - No, it needs a response. Can I handle it on my own? Can I talk to the person? β Yes, I can try to talk to them. > No way, I need help. Is there someone nearby who can help me? Can I call a neighbor or a friend? I can try. No, this situation needs a professional. Is there a nonpolice resource I can call? A mental health crisis line? The fire department? A local non-emergency number? A domestic violence crisis hotline? β Yes! I have those saved in my phone. I'll try that. β NO. I'm calling the cops. If I call the cops, do I understand that once they arrive I cannot control what they do? Do I understand the impact of this decision?























