oceanblueeyes
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Posted after Rachel Oakes' car was found, on the Monmouth Police and Fire Facebook page, FYI: " So here is an important question for MCP on what advice you can give to concerned parents whose loved ones work night shifts and travel home alone and see flashing lights in their rear view mirror? Should they call 911 to confirm the pullover or drive to a safe public place? I know what I would say but you wouldn't agree on it." Response from Monmouth officials: "Monmouth County Police, Fire & EMS If you are unsure that a true police officer is attempting to pull you over there's a few things you can do. When you see the flashing lights behind you turn on your hazards, if there is really a police officer behind you this almost says to them "OK they've acknowledged I'm behind them". Dial 9-1-1 and explain the situation and provide the best possible location, Communications personnel can make contact with the officers on the road and attempt to verify that the motor vehicle stop is legitimate. As they're attempting to make contact with officers look for a well-light public area to pull off into. Should you have any further questions please contact your local police department via their 10-digit non-emergency number."
In our area we have always been told by our police departments if we are not sure it really is the police trying to pull someone over we are to proceed to the nearest police station in the area or drive to a very well light public area with many others around such as a busy convenience store. etc.