You should complain OP I'm sure the chief will do something about it

1, sadly enough, this is common in San Diego. At my last job, we had to call for an ambulance every other month. I'd be on hold for a few minutes before getting thru to anyone. To OP, I'm sorry that you were hung up on. I'm surprised they didn't call you back. If someone calls 911, and hangs up, 911 calls back immediately to make sure that the individual is okay.

You should have done something OP. stand up for yourself

Normally the police only put you in a holding cell, but ever since they began outsourcing they just put people on hold now.

In CA if you call your local police dept. they can put someone on hold for a while. If you call 911, you would have almost immediate attention (that's if your life is danger, not an empty vehicle).

52 - So grand theft auto in progress isn't 911-worthy? Damn, those service cutbacks have gotten bad.

Didn't know that, thanks!

Coming from the poser with a Photoshoped middle finger.

Thanks for clearing that up dude. I had thought that you post think on fml because they were good. Wow I feel so stupid now!

In the operator's defense: I have heard a bunch of stupid calls to the police about mundane things that people can use 511 for but don't. Maybe they were flooded with idiots?

May I ask a possibly stupid question? What is 511? ~Looks can be deceiving~

511 is what you call when you or someone else isn't in a life-threatening situation, but something bad is happening... So 911 lines can be kept open for true emergencies. I called it the other day when I saw a cyclist on a dark, busy highway (illegal in TX) at 2 AM. Strange thing is 911 told me to call 511, then 511 patched me back through to 911.

When my Nana had a stroke they put us on hold, smh

"Sir, would you like to buy our long-distance premium package for only $10 while you are waiting?"

too much coming from a dead fox!!

Ain't nobody got time for that!

Could've been shot. And it wouldn't look threatening if they'd chase OP and OP would run off screaming... Calling the police is probably the safest option.

I personally would sneak up behind the guy with my machete and hack his arm off. That or take pictures of the guy to give to the cops.

If the police put on smooth jazz more often, I am sure everyone would be more calm

"I don't know, I don't think I'm worth it..."

Your first comment actually made more sense then this one..