February 28, 2013 7:48 pm

Hoaxes Taking a Toll on Bay Area

With many law enforcement agencies in the Bay Area facing major budget and staffing cuts, these false reports and hoaxes are putting a greater strain on officers, keeping them from fighting real crimes. NBC Bay Area’s Marianne Favro reports.

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