Andrew KimmelVerified account

I’ve just had to call the police on my sister now more times than I can count on my hands. She has been off meds for at least 8 months and every day off of them her brain continues to deteriorate. She threatened my mom and me. The police came and refused to take her to a hospital

For those who have been in this situation, you know how horrible it feels to do this... but it’s the only option. This is the first time now that police haven’t taken her to the hospital. This is negligence on behalf of LA Police/Sheriff. She has no phone, no money, nowhere to go

One of the SIX officers who came over told me, “There are lots of homeless people with mental issues. We can’t bring everyone to the hospital.” I nearly lost it. She is a threat to herself and other and these officers have failed to do their duty.

This needs to be recognized as the equivalent to someone with a physical injury... she needs help immediately. You wouldn’t leave a person with a broken leg outside. You bring them to a fucking hospital. My mom just called the police again so we’ll see what happens this time.