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Most people, when they are getting attacked or when they fear their safety, will call 911 and wait for the police to help them. This is not always the case, as Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack stated, “Police do very little to prevent violent crime. We investigate crime after the fact.” The average response time to an emergency call is about ten to eleven minutes. This means that if a robber breaks into your house they are capable of attacking you, injuring you or possibly killing you in the time before the police can come to your aid. The article Just Dial 911? The Myth of Police Protection says that the police aren't required to help you. In most states the police have no legal obligation to protect you from a criminal attack. This means that if you dial 911 you may never receive help from the police at all. You could be putting your faith into the wrong hands. The article Just Dial 911? The Myth of Police Protection writes about Catherine Ford. Her husband started abusing and harassing her after their separation. She got a court order against her husband James, to try to stop him from harassing her, but he did not stop. She went to the police for help for he was breaking the court order and the