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From: nol2105%dsacg2.dsac.dla.mil@dsac.dla.mil (Robert E. Zabloudil)
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Subject: Re: E911 Experience
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Date: 26 Jul 90 12:26:27 GMT
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One day my children were involved in a typical sibling-type quarrel
over something or another; I think it was my son who "jokingly" picked
up the phone, announced he was calling the police, dialed 911, and set
the phone back down as soon as he heard the ringing.

Needless to say, the connection took; although it was satisfying that
the Authorities called back to find out why the connection was
dropped, I was not amused, as you can imagine.

We immediately had a family talk about *exactly* what 911 is for, what
it does, etc.  That stunt has not been repeated at our house!  Nice to
know, though, that 911 'works' in Franklin Co OH.

P.S.  I suppose my phone number etc. is now in the authority's
database?  Should I be paranoid?


Bob Zabloudil 
Opinions my own, etc.


[Moderator's Note: Your number was in the data base from the time 911
was first implemented in your community. And no, there is no reason
for paranoia, unless you are the type of person who is ordinarily
paranoid about the police.  PT]