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being put in a position where I have to be the one to look out for my personal safety,” she said. “I didn’t expect the Lyft driver to do it, certainly didn’t expect the police to do it. It was my responsibility to make sure I got home safe.

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Originally posted by az4783054:
should have called a social worker.

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Hardesty — who also oversees Portland’s emergency dispatch system — has repeatedly campaigned to slash Portland’s police budget, as the city has been overwhelmed by sometimes violent clashes between far-left and far-right protesters.

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The driver took and exit and stopped at an open gas station. He pointed out it was his right to refuse service and she could call for another Lyft driver. Instead she called 911. The dispatcher told her this wasn’t a 911 call and that no crime had been committed. Meanwhile the driver called 911 reported his fare was refusing to get out of the car.