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[Sonja O]

I'm so so sorry to hear.
What an idiot.
Technically they're not allowed to give people rides, but I've gotten a ride with my dog once, because the tow company didn't want me in the truck. The officer even helped me file they complaint against the tow truck company.

I don't think it's appropriate to leave you stranded and his reasoning is completely stupid. The back of the car is a secure area and there are no guns or weapons. The seats are even made of plastic, so they're super easy to clean. Plus the back is separated from the front, anyways.
I have no idea what his problem was, but I'd totally follow up with the precinct and let them know about this incident.
It's just not acceptable to leave you behind without helping you to at least find another way to get home.
Hope you guys made it home ok and hope she found her car.
Best to you,  

Sonja and Chief :)


> On Oct 10, 2016, at 7:55 AM, Tami Jarvis via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Bobette,
> 
> What a nightmare. I'm thinking it was definitely illegal not to allow your guide dog in the car. I'm trying to figure out how the excuse about guns even makes sense and not really getting anywhere. Anyway, even if there are rules against having pet dogs in police cars, your dog is not a pet but a mobility device.
> 
> You might be able to get answers and information about how to file a complaint by calling the police department and talking to a higher-up. If that doesn't get you anywhere, then maybe the Mayor's office? You might also contact the DOJ and even file a complaint.
> 
> Now I'm going back to trying to figure out how a dog in a police car is a problem because of guns. I guess if there was a gunfight on the way to your friend's car, it might frighten the dog into creating a distraction. Leaving a person stranded in a neighborhood where there might be a gunfight doesn't seem like a good idea, either. Or is the dog going to get its paws on a gun and start shooting? Hm...
> 
> Sorry you went through that, and glad you got home safe.
> 
> Tami
> 
>> On 10/09/2016 10:36 PM, bobetteandflint via NAGDU wrote:
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>> I was with a fully sighted friend at a community event today. Did a lot of walking and I also have MS  ...my friend lost her car. She ended up calling the police. When the officer arrived he said ,would take my friend to locate her,car but I was not allowed in his vehicle with my dog!!  I,was shocked. I asked why ....ge said because of guns. He left me stranded on a desolate residential street Isn't this against the law?
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