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over right away. She proceeded to tell the dispatcher that there was an o5N];Nj
unmarked police car with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind Yjr6/&ML
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One policeman went to her side and the others surrounded the car 8 '2lc
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I never knew about the #77 Cell Phone Feature, but especially for a `aS9 o]t
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alone in a car, you should not pull over for an unmarked car. \c! LC4pE
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police have to respect your right to keep going to a safe & quiet ,cvLvN
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put on your hazard lights) or call #77 like Lauren did. $UZ4,S?V
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*Speaking to a service representative at **Bell ** Mobility confirmed J]f\=;z;<a
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#77 was a direct link to OPP Dispatch. So, now it's your turn to let 2wWL]`(E
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friends know about #77. G~{xTpL
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Send this to every woman (and person) you know; it may save a life.
