Call 911 to Report Smokers in Omaha
The anti-smoking nazis are in full force in Omaha, NE. And they have the Police Department confirming that if someone is smoking in a place that is banned, you should call 911 and report it like any other crime, such as rape, arson, drive by shootings, domestic violence, etc.
From CNSNews here:
See a Smoker in a Non-Smoking Area? Call 911
(CNSNews.com) – If you catch someone smoking in a non-smoking area in Omaha, Neb., call the police. The Omaha Police Department (OPD) is encouraging city residents to call 911 in the wake of the citywide ban on smoking that went into effect on Oct. 2.
Teresa Negron, sergeant in charge of public information of the OPD, explained that the department encourages observers of infractions to pick up the phone to report the infraction — just like they would for any other crime they observe being committed.
“Citizens or business owners that observe a violation to the smoking ban are urged to call 911 and report the violation,” Negron told Cybercast News Service. “[It’s like] any other crime that happens in any city — if somebody sees a crime happen, they can call 911 and report it.”
The penalty is a citation and fee for individuals caught violating the ban — $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second and $500 for the third and subsequent offenses, according to a summary of the city ordinance posted online.
It would be a shame if the Police miss a really important call because they are responding to violators that are smoking too close to buildings. Idiots.
