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over right away. She proceeded to tell the dispatcher that there was an ypG*41
unmarked police car with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind <qpzs@
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there weren't, and he told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he _<{<b
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back up already on the way. KK3iu i
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woman
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alone in a car, you should not pull over for an unmarked car. ] uyp i#[
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police have to respect your right to keep going to a safe & quiet ni%)a
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You obviously need to make some signals that you acknowledge them ( J ffaT_"\
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put on your hazard lights) or call #77 like Lauren did. 0QW=2rs
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*Speaking to a service representative at **Bell ** Mobility confirmed z)U7
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#77 was a direct link to OPP Dispatch. So, now it's your turn to let % g
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friends know about #77. bTrus SAl
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Send this to every woman (and person) you know; it may save a life.
