By Selwyn Duke
“We can’t do anything, ma’am. The city told us this is a sanctioned event,” said the police dispatcher to Virginian Tara Durant. Durant had called 911, frantic, because she’d been stopped in Fredericksburg by violent protesters, some of whom were jumping on her car.
Incredulous and fearing for her five-year-old daughter, who was with her, Durant could be heard in the recording exclaiming “Get out of my car!” and “They’re on my car!” The dispatcher’s response? Apart from offering the advice “Don’t hit anyone with your vehicle,” she told the mother:
“Yes, ma’am. We would suggest you call up city hall to let them know about your frustrations.”
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