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Book details the revealing truth about dialing 9-1-1

By Sergio Vaquera
Reporter, The VOICE

In today's society it is more common to see people own guns and rely on themselves for protection. For the rest of us we trust in the fine law enforcement office for protection, but are we wrong for putting our trust in them?

"Dial 911 and Die" is a book written by former professor of law Richard W. Stevens.

Stevens has published many papers on the laws of the constitution.The book reveals that police actually have no obligation to protect you from crime and can even choose to ignore an emergency 911 call.

Stevens reviews the law in all 50 states as well as the laws from Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the District of Columbia and Canada. He also gives examples of statutes and court cases that seem to prove police have no duty to protect individuals.The book also gives you the chance to read 45 stories of where people have successfully defended themselves where law enforcement was absent. It highlights the importance of being prepared to protect your family and also to educate yourself on the laws of your state in order to better understand your rights as an individual.

"You don't hear this fact from the media and political figures. So, I wanted to inform every American and Canadian about it," says Stevens.

"People are worried about violent crime, but the authorities just hand them a telephone number to call. After reading this book I hope people will understand that they have a right and duty to protect themselves from criminal attack, and that nobody else can really do it for them."

The point Stevens is trying to make is that the police cannot be everywhere at once and occasionally they can slip up.

The best way to ensure you and your family's safety is to take the initiative upon yourself.

This book is a must-read for absolutely anyone who has any interest in their own safety (or the safety of others).

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