A suburban Indianapolis community has passed an ordinance approving fines against businesses that make too many 911 calls for police help.
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The Fishers City Council on Monday unanimously approved the ordinance allowing $250 fines against businesses making 16 or more such calls in a three-month period, Businesses that make seven calls during that period will receive a warning. A 10th call mandates a meeting with the city to discuss solutions.
The ordinance takes effect Aug. 1. It applies to most commercial and industrial businesses, including bars and day care centers.Some large retailers and hotels are chronic offenders, Police Chief Ed Gebhart said. They were not identified.Chicago Tribune editors' top story picks, delivered to your inbox each afternoon.
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