Fun fact: Many police departments now offer text-to-911 for emergencies, but it’s less common for non-emergencies. Still, if you’re in a situation where you can’t talk (like you’re hiding from a ninja or you’re at a very loud yoga class), check your local department’s website. Some have online reporting forms for things like stolen bikes or lost pets. It’s like ordering pizza, but for justice.
But for most non-emergencies, a phone call is still the best bet. It’s faster, and you can clarify things without autocorrect turning “stolen gnome” into “stolen gnocchi.” That would be a very different kind of call.
