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DO YOU KNOW #77? If you don't,please read this. This is a good reason why we should always read our e-mails that people send to us.

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Real Estate Agent with Samson Properties SP98364271

 

  DO YOU KNOW #77? If you don't,please read this. This is a good reason why we should always read our
  e-mails that people send to us. Somebody sent me this e-mail today. I definitely didn't know about this. I am sure some of
  you here don't know or know somebody who doesn't know about this. Reading this e-mail I truly believe can help save  
  somebody life. Please read this.                                                                                                                                        

                                                                      
                                                                               
  YOU MUST KNOW #77
 
I knew about the red light on cars,but not the #77. It was about 1:00 PM in the afternoon, and a gal was driving to visit
a friend when an UNMARKED police car pulled up behind her and put his lights on. She has always been taught to never to pull over for an unmarked car on the side of the road, but rather to wait until they get to a gas station, etc.
 
 
So the young lady 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 weren't, he told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he had back up already on the way.
 
 
Ten minutes later 4 cop cars surrounded her and the unmarked carbehind 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 quiet place. You obviously need to make some signals that you acknowledge them, i..e.. put on your hazard lights & call #77. Too bad the cell phone companies don't generally give you this little bit of wonderful information.
 
 
  Snopes confirmed that #77 was a direct link to State trooper info.in all 50 states. So, now it's your turn to let your friends know
  about #77. Send this to every woman (and person) you know; it may save a life.
Melanie Ross
Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific - Benicia, CA
Benicia CA & Vallejo CA Real Estate, 707-319-2828

I did not know this and I think everyone should!  I have suggested this for a feature.  It needs exposure and the number is so easy to remember!  Thanks for sharing

Sep 11, 2010 12:07 PM
Joan Valverde
HomeSmart - Colorado Springs, CO
GRI,CDPE,CNE,MRP,SRES Colo Sprgs, Blk Forest, Monu

Lanre,  Good information to pass along!  You are correct cell phones do have alot of features in them that we are unaware of.... they should update us in our billing statements.  But do we really read all those inserts?  I know I don't always. :)

Sep 11, 2010 12:08 PM
Karen Bernetti
Southington, CT

I think I heard this, but I forgot.  Thanks Lanre for the reminder!

Sep 11, 2010 12:08 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Lanre, I have heard of this before but had forgotten the digits.  Thanks for the reminder.  Hope you are doing well today!

Sep 11, 2010 12:08 PM
Linda Powers
Resort Realty - Duck - Duck, NC
On the Outer Banks

Lanre,

Thanks for this. It could certainly save a life. I once had jury duty which involved such a case. It was one of the most distressing times in my life. Thanks again. You deserve a gold star for sharing!

Sep 11, 2010 12:11 PM
Sacramento Grapevine
SacramentoGrapevine - Roseville, CA

#77 does NOT work everywhere,  the only number that works everywhere is 911

Sep 11, 2010 12:12 PM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

Great news to have 77 I have never heard of this but I will make sure all my friends know if this. Thanks for sharing.

Sep 11, 2010 12:14 PM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

Great news to have 77 I have never heard of this but I will make sure all my friends know if this. Thanks for sharing.

Sep 11, 2010 12:14 PM
Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert

Mostly false Lanre.  Check it out on Snopes:  http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/fakecop.asp

Sep 11, 2010 12:18 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Pat Haddad, ABR, CDPE, CRS, e-PRO, GRI (Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers Real Estate )-Thanks for letting me know about this Pat. I will definitely share this information. Have a great weekend.

Pat Champion (Coldwell Banker Camelot Realty)-Pat I didn't either. This is something that everybody needs to know about. Have a great weekend.

 

 

 

Sep 11, 2010 12:24 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Sindee Thomson (SacramentoGrapevine)-Sindee I didn't know. Pat Haddad just made a comment and she posted a link to www.snopes.com which was how I found out. Maybe we need to do something so that this would be included in all 50 states. Thanks for your comments. Have a great weekend.

Linda Powers (Resort Realty - Duck)-Thank you very much Linda. Please suggest this for a feature. Have a great weekend.

Mary Douglas, REALTOR ®, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (United Country Ponderosa Realty)-I am doing very well now that one of my favorites here stopped by to pay me a visit. As always,great to hear from you. Have a great weekend.

Karen Bernetti, CT Realtor & Home Stager (The Home Team Advantage, LLC)-Glad you found it useful. Loved your 9/11/01 post by the way. Have a great weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

Sep 11, 2010 12:29 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Joan Valverde Colorado Springs, Monument, Black Forest (Keller WIlliams Clients Choice)-Joan this is something that we should all be aware of. You never know who this can happen to. Thanks for your comment. Have a great weekend.

Melanie Ross Benicia CA & Vallejo CA Real Estate, 707-319-2828 (Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific)-Melanie you are absolutely right. I figure this is a great place to spread the word and get it across to more people you might not know about this. Thank you very much for your comment. Have a great weekend.

Sep 11, 2010 12:32 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Don Belo (Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage)-You are very welcome Don. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend. Great post.

Sep 11, 2010 01:20 PM
Ray Saenz
Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX
Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

Lanre,
that's a great story, we always learn something and thanks for sharing this awesome informative article, take care !

 

Sep 11, 2010 02:40 PM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Lanre....Good tip.  I wasn't aware of the #77 so will check and see if it works in my area.

Sep 12, 2010 04:34 AM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Lanre~  It would be great if it worked in every area.  Hopefully I will never have to check it out! 

Sep 12, 2010 01:35 PM