Chicago Alderman Wants People to Blow Whistles, Run at Armed Robbers
Chicago Alderman Michele Smith (D-Ward 43) wants her constituents to wear whistles, which they can blow while running towards armed robbers, should they witness a crime taking place.
CWBChicago reported that Smith is bringing back the “WhistleStop Program,” which existed in Lincoln Park in the 1970s.
Smith sent out an email about the program, saying, “The WhistleStop program follows these rules…If you find yourself in a suspicious situation or witness a crime, blow your whistle. If you hear a whistle, call the police, then move toward the source while blowing your own whistle.”
She claimed that blowing a whistle while running at the robber “forces the offender to flee, and helps the police pinpoint the location of the crime.”
Smith wants constituents to be sure to get good whistles if they intend to take part in the program, FOX32 noted. – READ MORE
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