[NAGDU] What to do if the police refuse to help you

[NAGDU President]

Jordan,

	My best guidance is, first of all, to know your state law very well,
including its citation. Then, work your way up the chain of command with the
law enforcement agency. If the responding officer doesn't know the law, ask
to speak with the Watch Commander. If the Watch Commander won't listen, ask
for the next in the chain of command. Ultimately, if no one will listen,
call the chief's or sheriff's office directly. HTH!

Marion



Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
National Federation of the Blind
(813) 626-2789
President at NAGDU.ORG


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Subject: [NAGDU] What to do if the police refuse to help you

I have had an incident last year when the cab company refused to schedule a
pick up for me stating that we do not transport animals, and if it is a
service dog, you need documentation.  Let alone the ADA being violated, the
state laws were also violated.  This was after a previous incident where the
owner of the cab company stated she would have all the employees sign that
they understood the ADA and state laws pertaining to service animals.  What
should I do the next time I encounter this and the police refuse to take a
report and enforce the state laws?

Thanks,

Jordan

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