Durham police chief tells Latinos: Dial 911

Will their immigration status influence the police service they receive? Must they speak English when dialing 911?

These were concerns voiced by the estimated 60 Latinos who gathered in the rain Tuesday night for a community meeting with Durham Police Chief Jose L. Lopez Sr.

The group, residents of Duke Villa Apartments, just west of downtown Durham, gathered under two tents near the complex’s pool.”*

*From: http://www.newsobserver.com
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