Think of it this way. If you call the police, someone could die. Period. They have and will continue to show up for literally all sorts of calls and immediately shoot people for absolutely no reason. It's not common but it happens.

So. It's okay to call the police for something if you're ready to have their actions on your hands. If you call the police because someone stole your bike and they roll up and shoot a random bystander you need to live with that.

I personally don't talk to the police. For any reason. I will record them, but I will not call them and I will not answer questions. They are not there to protect my community