Do small town police actually make house calls when you are really down and out?

David W

yeah, too much tv

Richard G

your "son" disappeared, and you reported "her" missing?

debimoonfae

Son disappeared so you reported HER missing?

Norm

Some small towns do a lot of things for their residents. It isn't always about money or standard actions.

It is with done with compassion. Something big cities may not have time for.

rrrevils

Small towns are becoming less and less small nowadays. I lived in a small town for several years....the doctor made house calls, as did the vet. We didn't have locks on our doors or windows and people rarely knocked before they came in (good friends only).
The police would come by and check on many people, those ill and alone, and those on vacation.

It isn't like that any longer, though. If your town is still in small-town mode, enjoy it while you can....and trust the police.

Amy

Most of the cops in my town care alot about people. The station on a whole pulls together throughout the year for community benefits (We have shop with a cop for Christmas). I would trust them, but keep in mind that they have a city to protect and don't have time to come over everyday for a chat.

From Someone

yea they actually do. i just learned recently from a cop that there was this old lady who used to call the police ALL the time just so she could have company. police officers have a lot of things they need to do whether its actually arresting someone or making a house call to help someone out.

margarita

small town police are a lot kinder than city cops - they actually have a chance to get to know the people they protect and tend to actually care! If you need their assistance, give it a shot - they'll probably need to keep their radio on, but I'll bet they'd love to sit down for some coffee

LIly

Yes they do. My father passed away the officers came by a few days later to check on my mother. They were very kind.

However, was it a male or female that disappeared you said son, then her....???

brwneyes

If professionals, including policemen/women are worried about your mental health, and you break down on the phone, they do come to check up on you to make sure you won't hurt yourself or hurt someone else.

Clinicians also call police if they have patients that are at a danger to themselves and they need to get them to a hospital for help.

johN p. aka-Hey you.

All cops will do this. It's called a well check, meaning they are checking your well being. See, contrary to what some people say about cops, they are very much human just like the rest of us, but they have to put up with a bunch of low lifes on a daily basis.

Catherine

Your son is a she? Your SON disappeard for a few days and you reported HER missing. I pray this is a typo.

savannahbadgeguy

So your son went missing and you reported 'her' missing huh? As a co-worker always says; "Whatever."

But when I worked for a smaller agency, I made offers like that to some of the elderly and some of the frequent flyers who were obviously depressed and always calling for a cop. Made a world of difference for them, hopefully it helped you when they did it. But truth told, you might be better served calling your minister or pastor. Odds of getting the same cop are far and few between. Not all of us are as understanding. But if talk to someone you must, then do what ya gotta do. They offered.

JP E

Depends on where you are from. In Singapore our police officers do when you phone them, and usually within reasonably short time too. Although they may not just pop-in to have a cup of tea or coffee.

docie555@yahoo.com

I live in a small town in southern Oklahoma. My child torn her room totally up and hit me twice. I called the police and they did nothing. So, where ever you are - send them a Thank you note for being so kind. I don't really think I believe this anyway.....

Mom madness

I guess it depends on where you live. A friend lives in Oklahoma and they literally only have like 1 sheriff and apparently they make house calls?????

bmhhpd

LOL!! Yea in like a Town with a Population of 15!!! But Officers can respond to a call called a "Welfare Check" thats just when the officer responds to wherever to check on somebody per somebodys request. Interesting Question!!!

bullwinkle

When you figure out if your child is a boy or a girl, try your question again. (Ya gotta get up early...)

crackleboy

You must be from the city

Jenny m

Wait, your son is a 'her'? Hopefully just a typo.

Anyway, did the cops come over for some tea, or are you wondering if they would come over for tea? That's not very clear.

As to answer your question, I don't know about the cops you have, but in our 'small town', the cops are so useless, cowardly and lazy that someone had broke into our neighbors house and stole money. They told her that they don't do fingerprints and she'd have to pay another county to get someone to do that! They never solve crimes (there is a HUGE drug trade right down the street from the cop station and they don't even care). If you ever want to commit a crime and get away with it, do it in the country. They don't care at all. Oh, unless you mess with their pals of course.

me!

is your son a she? I think that small town police have nothing better to do so I am sure they would make another house call...make sure you get some doughnuts too : )

golden rider

Most of them will even in the larger towns. You want to really see them move, "Can you say Suiside"? I thought you could. LOL Just kidding. They will help you in any way they can.

shouldbworkn

If it is a small town, ya I could see that happening. Still be carefull just cuz they're a cop doesn't always mean much.

lolita

Say good night Gracie!

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