I appreciate your perspective and willingness to discuss what is occurring. Seems where we disagree most significantly is the critical point that the decision not to respond is coming from those police departments choosing not to respond, not from the law, not from the legislature. Seattle among other cities as well as the legislature all say the police departments choosing not to respond to calls are incorrect. Even Washington Fraternal Order of Police President Marco Monteblanco was critical of how police departments have responded.
I absolutely agree that there is work to be done to develop a better public safety system due to this legislation. But after reading the bill, talking to the police chief, seeing what other jurisdictions are doing, and understanding the legislature’s intent, what I see are police departments overreacting in a manner I find sadly disingenuous and at times vindictive. That helps no one and does not send a message of cooperation, concern for public safety, nor understanding the problems generating these laws. I believe the police can do better than that, and am confident that they can work more positively and directly with their community to implement the new laws.
Please feel free to email me directly (address above) to discuss this more.
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