Street duplication hangs up 911
State, providers urged to close dangerous gap in system
A delayed police response to a fatal stabbing in Dorchester last month has revealed an unintended consequence of competition in the telephone industry: If you live on a street with a common name, police and fire crews could be confused about where you live. (Full article: 850 words)
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