Wordplay - Crushed

A man died in his home when a pile of books fell on him.
Police say he had only his shelf to blame.

Asking for Help

While taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was approached by a little girl about six years old. Looking up and down at my uniform, she asked, "Are you a policeman?" "Yes," I answered and continued writing the report. "My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police. Is that right?" "Yes, that's right," I told her. "Well, then," she said as she extended her foot toward me, "would you please tie my shoe?"

Down the Stairs

Q: How many cops does it take to push a black man down the stairs?
A: None - "He fell".