^^^Agree^^^ That's some pretty shoddy police work. So calling 911 gets you shot??

Years ago I was renting a house in Bellevue. My roommate woke me up saying someone was trying to break in. I grabbed my gun and dialed 911.

"911 what's your emergency?"

"My roommate just woke me up saying someone was trying to break in."

"What's your location?"

[I gave location]

"Ok. Are you armed?"

"Yes."

"Ok. Please stay on the line." After about three minutes. "Sir, are you still on the line?"

"Yes."

"Are you turning all of the lights off in your home."

"My roommate is yes."

"Ok. Please holster your weapon and be advised that a K-9 unit is approaching your house and they will be followed by a patrol car."

"Ok. I see them now."

"Ok. Please stay on the line and indoors."

"Ok"

About a ten minute pause as all hell has broken out now with helicopters and half of BPD.

Dispatcher, "Sir are you still on the line."

"Yes."

"Ok." [pause] "is your weapon still put away?"

"Yes."

"Ok." Please be advised we have two uniforms approaching your front door now."

"Ok, I'm hanging up now."

That was like in '90 or '91. If they could be competent then you'd think they'd be able to pull it off now but noooooo! Of course I'm white though.

BTW the perp was an armed murderer who had slipped away from persuit until my call!! The dog cornered him a few houses behind mine and even though he was armed the cops were able to disarm him without shooting him dead. Not that I would of cared but kudos to BPD for making sure they protected the home owner and the cops at the same time.