NETWRK@harvarda.bitnet (Steve Thornton) (01/25/91)
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