This First Person article is written by Jason McAllister, who lives in Prince George, B.C. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ.

As I rounded the corner toward my home, I saw the flashing lights. My stomach churned and my heart dropped. Not this again. I approached the officer who had blocked off the entrance to my street and asked her what was going on. She couldn't elaborate other than to tell me that it wasn't safe to drive down my street and enter my home…