Do they do it on purpose?

Or just not think?

“This is Officer Such-and-so from the Albuquerque Police Department. Are you the father of …?”

“This is Officer Such-and-so of (your parents’ residence). Are you the son of …?”

Your heart clinches. Only the worst is imagined.

How about if when it’s not an emergency the police begin the call with: “This is not an emergency. I am Officer Such-and-so ….”