"by AK Marc (707885) writes: Of course there is a difference, but most waiting times are just part of the fact that other people are busy doing their jobs and will not drop everything to attend to you the instant that you walk in the door.That, and the recomended method of reporting a crime is to call 911 to have an officer dispatched, then give a statement when the officer comes. 911 is the non-emer" . . . .