🚀 go-pugleaf

>	There is a charge for having Call Trace and each time you use it,
>	something like $2.50 and $5.00-$8.00 respectively. I agree though,

This varies by area.  I think it's downright stupid to have to order
Call Trace in advance.  Everyone should have it, free of monthly
charges.  A per-use charge is reasonable to prevent, for example, 
someone using it every time a telemarketer calls, and it does cost 
some paperwork.  (I also think the caller should pay the charges if
he's convicted of a crime related to the calls, but you can't do that
with phone company tariffs alone.)

>	that it is good for nuisance calls, yet they only turn them over to
>	the Police IF requested, not automatically, and if there are two
>	occurances from the same number.

I hope the police can get the info for ONE call if they insist loud
enough.  Examples of such calls might be kidnap ransom demands, bomb
threats, and death threats the police take seriously (say, due to 
previous attempts).  These are well beyond the "harassing call" category.  
Operators and secretaries should be told to use Call Trace when 
appropriate, especially those working in places like schools and airports, 
which are likely to receive bomb threats.

					Gordon L. Burditt
					sneaky.lonestar.org!gordon