A Chicago homeowner called 911 when a would-be burglar broke into his home. However, officers had to wait four hours to arrive at the scene in Wicker Park.
The woman, identified as Michelle, told NBC Chicago that she recently left the door open to let the dog out around 12:30 p.m. when the incident occurred. report Wednesday.
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When the woman noticed two masked men entering her home, she started screaming and told police she needed help. It was then that they fled the scene.
Michelle claimed that after calling 911, authorities told her help was on the way and advised her to wait outside. But she reportedly waited a long time and called 911 repeatedly until someone connected her to her supervisor.
“A gentleman came on board and said sorry, we don’t have any troops to send…There was an awkward silence after that. He also recommended that I call the alderman and when I told him why, the police… The dispatcher also asked if I would consider defending myself, if I had a weapon or if I would consider getting one. I also asked.
Michelle told NBC Chicago that it took more than four hours for officers to arrive at the scene. She said when she arrived at the scene, they were concerned and apologetic for taking her so long to arrive.
There has been a “lead” of police officers in recent years, WGN News report It added that in September, it highlighted numerous stories of delayed or no police response to calls in Chicago.
At the time, the newspaper reported that the city had 1,600 fewer police officers than before the Chinese coronavirus pandemic swept the country and the world.
2021 Chicago 911 dispatcher identified as Keith Thornton talked Regarding police staffing in the 16th ward.
“When we receive text messages from officers saying they are scared and worried for their safety, even though they are on their own and usually have the heartbeat next to them to back them up, they are worried about the car. It’s not even there.’ It’s down. That’s a problem,” Thornton said.
“It’s a safety concern,” he added:
According to a recent NBC Chicago article, the Chicago Police Department said, “The delay in the arrival of officers to Michelle’s home may be related to the priority list for regular 911 dispatch,” and immediately If there is no person being threatened, he added. , authorities may consider the case to be a low priority.
Michelle is waiting to meet with the city council on this issue. The suspect in this case is reportedly still on the run.
It is important to note that at least 21 people were shot, three of them fatally, over the weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s (D) Chicago, Breitbart News reported on May 13. be.
