Life is normally quiet in Capitola, a small town of 9,500 along the California’s coast near Monterey. So when former mayor Kirby Nicol dialed 911 last month to request a ride for an intoxicated friend, it kicked up some dust. On the logging tape leaked to a local TV station, Nicol’s speech sounds slurred as he explains his friend is “in no shape to drive.” Nicol had trouble giving the address, but was otherwise polite. The dispatcher tried to suggest a cab, but the mayor was adamant. Now the police officer’s association has criticized Nicol for dialing 911 and using an officer for a simple transportation request. Also an issue: Nicol’s term ended last year, and the town’s police officers were forced onto periodic furloughs to save money, further reducing staffing. Read more about the incident and listen to the call here, and ask yourself, what would you tell the mayor?
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