In America, if you call the cops because you think you might be in danger, odds are the cops will be exponentially more dangerous to you and everyone in your vicinity than whatever you were worried about. You have to weigh whether it's worth taking that risk, especially if you're not white, straight, etc.
"Body-cam video shows Illinois officer fatally shooting Black woman in face"
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/22/sonya-massey-illinois-shooting-video
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