HELP IS ON THE….ZZZZZ

By Michelle Malkin  •  August 5, 2004 11:42 AM

Anne Arundel Police Investigating Sleepy 911 Operator

Excerpt:

Associated Press
Thursday, August 5, 2004; 9:21 AM

After 10 years on the job at Anne Arundel County’s 911 call center, Louis Gerber’s alleged two-minute snooze may get him a written reprimand or fired.

On June 29, Patricia Berg phoned Anne Arundel County Police to report a possible prowler, but the Glen Burnie resident apparently had to wait precisely 1 minute and 42 seconds.

The reason: Gerber allegedly fell asleep. After a few moments of back and forth, Gerber didn’t answer. According to the tape recording, his sleep was broken only when Berg asked him if help was on the way…

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