” . . .  The bottom line is that all lives are precious, and it is society’s responsibility to protect all citizens—even if they have a disability or a troubled mental status.   We must ensure that all people are safe, regrettably even from officers who are supposed to protect our safety.  Be assured that while there may be just a few officers who would make the tragic judgment and kill an innocent person, people who become law enforcers are different in makeup and in training from those who are prepared to help people in emotional or mental distress.  . . .”

Read here for proposed solutions to this ongoing problem.

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