It was a little shocking, but the firefighters did their job and it turned out fine. The police were dispatched too. The investigating officer decided they didn't need to make the problem worse, took the rest of her heroin, and everyone disappeared into the night.

This experience provided a very good clue as to what my friend actually needed (see my comment history for the backstory).

I think it's standard op in the states when 911 is called that fire/ems/cops show up. I'm very! Glad to hear the cops use their power of discretion to let her go. And not fucking ruin her already bad life by imprisoning her for twenty years.