I couldn't think of a better place to put this because USM Events and People is for important information and announcements. I'm putting this email I recieved up here because I want to help protect drivers who are possible victims (you'll understand when you read this). Please send this to the ladies you know (via email and MSG). I thought it was something every person should know. :)
JesusFreak
Safety Issue - Please inform others of #77 On Your Wireless Phone
Lauren was 19 yr. old and in college. This story takes place over the Christmas/New Year's holiday break. It was the Saturday before New Year's and it was about 1PM in the afternoon, and Lauren was driving to visit a friend. An "UNMARKED" police car pulled up behind her and put his lights on.
Lauren's parents have four children (high school and college age) and have always told them never to pull over for an unmarked car on the side of the road, but rather wait until they get a gas station, etc. So Lauren had actually listened to her parents advice, and promptly called #77 on her cell phone to tell the police dispatcher that she would not pull over right away. She proceeded to tell the dispatcher that there was an unmarked police car with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind her.
The dispatcher checked to see if there were police cars where she was, and there wasn't, so he told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he had back up already on the way.
Ten minutes later four police cars surrounded her and the unmarked car behind her. One policeman went to her side and the others surrounded the car behind. They pulled the guy from the car and tackled him to the ground.... the man was a convicted rapist and wanted for other crimes.
I never knew about the #77 Cell Phone Feature, but especially for a woman alone in a car, you should not pull over for an unmarked car. Apparently police have to respect your right to keep going to a "safe" place. You obviously need to make some signals that you acknowledge them (i.e. put on your hazard lights) or call #77 like Lauren did.
Too bad the cell phone companies don't give you this little bit of wonderful information. So now it's your turn to let your friends know about #77. Send this to every woman you know, it may save their life.
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