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Scenario 3: Fight


Introduction : Call the police

You chose: Take out your cell phone and call the police.

You say on the phone, “I am witnessing a fight, or a situation which is almost a fight, between two men on Memorial Drive.” The police officer on the phone asks for your name and address. Meanwhile, the man nearest to you turns and says, “Are you trying to get me in trouble?”

You can...

Stay out of it
Say, “No, I don’t want to cause trouble,” and begin walking away.
Get the others to vote
Say, “You look like you need help.”
Ask to talk
Not reply. Just stand there.

 

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