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*ChrisCantSkate* · 04-30-2005, 12:45 AM

never knew about this... little bit of info fo you all

MUST KNOW *677

I knew about the red light on cars, but not the *677. It was about 1:00 p.m. 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 always told them 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.

Lauren had actually listened to her parents advice, and promptly called 677 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 and there weren't, and 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 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 *677 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) or call *677 like Lauren did.
Too bad the cell phone companies don't generally give you this little bit of wonderful information.

*Speaking to a service representative at **Bell** Mobility confirmed that *677 was a direct link to OPP Dispatch. So, now it's your turn to let your friends know about *677.

ebpda9 · 04-30-2005, 12:55 AM

never knew about it.

GT40FIED · 04-30-2005, 01:22 AM

It's funny how that story changes every time I hear it.

http://www.snopes.com/horrors/mayhem/fakecop.asp

IALuder · 04-30-2005, 01:27 AM

^interesting huh. i have heard it 3 times.

still nice to know.

esthirteen · 04-30-2005, 01:58 AM

never knew that. but now i do.

CD5Passion · 04-30-2005, 03:49 AM

yeah i heard about that a while ago

mavaaoife · 04-30-2005, 07:13 AM

i should call verizon wireless and see if its true

GT40FIED · 04-30-2005, 08:06 AM

Holy shit, I swear no one read that article on Snopes. The key factor here...

Quote:

A July 2004 version shifted the story to Canada. Yet again, 19-year-old Lauren barely escapes disaster, but in this instance she does so by dialing *677. (The number *677, aka *OPP, is the non-emergency cell caller line of the Ontario Provincial Police.)

Dialing *77 will work in some states (a factor the email fails to mention) and for other state emergency numbers, you can look here: http://www.shopoakpark.com/info-cellnumbers.html

The long and the short of it? The email is most likely a hoax with some spots of truth. Find out the REAL emergency numbers for your area first.

mylittlecivic · 04-30-2005, 02:26 PM

ive gotten that email before more than once

Mischief · 04-30-2005, 03:58 PM

Whether the email is true or not it's always good to know how to call the dispatcher, or know of ways to let the cop know you're going to somewhere more public if you get pulled over at night.. never know if it's a cop or not

*KwikR6* · 04-30-2005, 05:24 PM

Snopes rules.

nonovurbizniz · 04-30-2005, 07:19 PM

leason learned don't ever pull over for cops... lol.

thermal · 05-01-2005, 10:59 PM

dial 911 instead.... that is what i told my girl.....

GT40FIED · 05-01-2005, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thermal
dial 911 instead.... that is what i told my girl.....

Exactly. Only some areas have those "special" numbers. 911 is pretty universal.

MissJDM · 05-07-2005, 02:27 AM

Why is it that I am always the last to hear these things?

It seems like a good idea, I never thought about being pulled over by a undercover car - now I feel kind of dumb. Good post though, keeps us on our toes

ebpda9 · 05-07-2005, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MissJDM
Why is it that I am always the last to hear these things?

because you are gone from this board for weeks, that's why

j/k

04-30-2005, 12:45 AM	#1
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	667 never knew about this... little bit of info fo you all MUST KNOW 677 I knew about the red light on cars, but not the 677. It was about 1:00 p.m. 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 always told them 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. Lauren had actually listened to her parents advice, and promptly called 677 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 and there weren't, and 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 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 677 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) or call 677 like Lauren did. Too bad the cell phone companies don't generally give you this little bit of wonderful information. Speaking to a service representative at Bell* Mobility confirmed that 677 was a direct link to OPP Dispatch. So, now it's your turn to let your friends know about 677. __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

04-30-2005, 12:55 AM	#2
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 45 Posts: 17,266	never knew about it. __________________

04-30-2005, 01:22 AM	#3
GT40FIED Best...mod...ever Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: At the end of the longest line Age: 44 Posts: 7,451	It's funny how that story changes every time I hear it. http://www.snopes.com/horrors/mayhem/fakecop.asp __________________ 1984 1/2 Mustang GT350 #842, Faster than you...nuff said Anna Fan Club President/Dictator Someday, in the event that mankind actually figures out what it is that this world actually revoles around, thousands of people are going to be shocked and perplexed that it was not them. Sometimes this includes me. "If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever." - George Orwell Welcome to the new Amerika

04-30-2005, 01:27 AM	#4
IALuder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Des Moines IA Age: 39 Posts: 7,908	^interesting huh. i have heard it 3 times. still nice to know. __________________ 93 Si H23vtec......soon to be 12lbs 95 Civic EX....automatic DD if you cant dazzle them with your brillance, baffle them with your bullshit.

04-30-2005, 01:58 AM	#5
esthirteen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kenosha, WI Age: 39 Posts: 334	never knew that. but now i do. __________________ Goodbye KA24E motor. Have fun in "motor heaven". Fat girls are like scooters...they are fun until your friends see you riding one.

04-30-2005, 03:49 AM	#6
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04-30-2005, 07:13 AM	#7
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04-30-2005, 05:24 PM	#11
KwikR6 Mind Blowing Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cloud 69 Age: 45 Posts: 8,871	Snopes rules. __________________ I JDM. I My Honda The epitome of stupidity is expressed so fluidly with the shity lyric theory you try to spit at me. I CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER!!!

04-30-2005, 07:19 PM	#12
nonovurbizniz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ECUSA Age: 48 Posts: 2,693	leason learned don't ever pull over for cops... lol. __________________ I am an A$$hole... take anything I say to heart at YOUR OWN RISK...

05-01-2005, 10:59 PM	#13
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05-07-2005, 02:27 AM	#15
MissJDM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Coast Age: 39 Posts: 2,244	Why is it that I am always the last to hear these things? It seems like a good idea, I never thought about being pulled over by a undercover car - now I feel kind of dumb. Good post though, keeps us on our toes __________________ you say it best when you say nothing at all

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