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Police, OEMC Move To Reduce Cops' Workload From 911 Calls

The Chicago Police Department is taking a new approach to the way it handles 911 calls. Police Supt. Garry McCarthy's office confirms he wants to cut down on the number of non-emergency calls that 911 dispatchers pass on to police officers, allowing cops to focus on more urgent calls. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.