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in the afternoon, and Lauren was driving to visit a friend. An UNMARKED '#NDR:J"
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over right away. She proceeded to tell the dispatcher that there was an 6Sz|3ms
unmarked police car with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind ,b9!\OWDF
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there weren't, and he told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he (w1$m8`=
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alone in a car, you should not pull over for an unmarked car. !SdP <{[
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police have to respect your right to keep going to a safe & quiet <2t%<<%
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put on your hazard lights) or call #77 like Lauren did. Jvr`9<`
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*Speaking to a service representative at **Bell ** Mobility confirmed y pWhH
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#77 was a direct link to OPP Dispatch. So, now it's your turn to let J[al4e^
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friends know about #77. F4$9r^21r
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Send this to every woman (and person) you know; it may save a life.
