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back up already on the way. Hh<}~s
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They pulled the guy from the car and tackled him to the ground. The man
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alone in a car, you should not pull over for an unmarked car. ob>2SU[Y
Apparently
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police have to respect your right to keep going to a safe & quiet ,7|2K &C5
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You obviously need to make some signals that you acknowledge them ( x-s]3'!L
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put on your hazard lights) or call #77 like Lauren did. r}])V[ V
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Too bad the cell phone companies don't generally give you this little Y- c_ 2 )
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*Speaking to a service representative at **Bell ** Mobility confirmed HA (G q
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#77 was a direct link to OPP Dispatch. So, now it's your turn to let \ !:^=2VF
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Send this to every woman (and person) you know; it may save a life.
