thanks for the clarifications. It is nfortunate your run arounds. I can tell you from the 2 experiences I had in our own country it is just as much of a run around and takes even longer. I love our country, don't get me wrong.
However, anything the police depts and often many things gov't related, or business in general will make it as much of a headache as possible. I don't want to complain but could make you a long list of issues I had when I was there. The worst being with the police.
I wonder what your fire station looks like where you live, cause the police station here is brand new, looks like a police station to me.
Some of my closest friends have had the privledge of visiting for a night

describe it just like the police stations we know.