After dialing 911 for a home invasion, a Chicago mom had to wait hours for help because 911 told her, “We have no units to send you.”
As a mother, the thought of a home invasion is terrifying. But what’s even scarier is the idea of calling 911 and being told that no units are available to help.
“I saw two men wearing masks standing inside my house,” she said. “I screamed, ‘I am calling the police,’ and they bolted.”
Chicago mom had to wait hours for help because 911 told her, "We have no units to send you."
As a mother, the thought of a home invasion is terrifying. But what's even scarier is the idea of calling 911 and being told that no units are available to help.
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This incident occurred just after noon in broad daylight in a safe area. She called 911 multiple times, and on the sixth attempt, she requested to speak with a supervisor.
“A gentleman got on and said sorry to say we have no units to send you…then there was an awkward pause,” she said. “He also recommended I call my alderman, and I said why- and he said encourage him to hire more police. The dispatcher also asked me if I would consider defending myself …if I had a weapon or considered getting one.”
Police departments are struggling to find new recruits, so don’t expect response times to improve anytime soon. Thankfully, they took off, and there wasn’t a confrontation.
Can you imagine being a mother at home with your kids and having 911 inform you that help is not coming?
She probably would have received a faster response if the home invaders had been inside, but if all police units had been busy with other calls, it would have already been too late.
Always be prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones.