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From: NETWRK@harvarda.bitnet (Steve Thornton)
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Subject: Re: Charging for 911
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Date: 25 Jan 91 14:50:36 GMT
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X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 11, Issue 68, Message 6 of 11


I don't know about your area, but here in Boston, *all* calls
requesting police assistance, even non-emergencies, must go to 911. If
you try to call the cops on your neighbors' loud party, the station
will tell you to call 911. A $5 or $10 charge would effectively cut
off police access except in the most dire emergencies. Also, how would
you call 911 from a pay phone? Forget it, that dog won't hunt (to
quote our new governor).
 

steve thornton / harvard university library / 617.495.3724
netwrk@harvarda.bitnet / netwrk@harvarda.harvard.edu