HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-20 Public Comment - C. Barrios - Police BudgetFrom:Web Admin
To:Agenda
Cc:Andy Knight; Deanna Foster
Subject:FW: Feedback for City Of Bozeman
Date:Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:01:29 AM
You have received this feedback from C A Barrios < Eastern1723@yahoo.com > for the
following page:
https://www.bozeman.net/government/police/contact-us
I wanted to send a brief note to brighten your days ahead. It seems many people are on anangry path to destroy our law and order in Bozeman. Please stay strong. I will be there for
backup if you need me. You are what keeps us civilized within the chaos. I do not believe youshould be abolished. I do believe defunding for the Department in regard to calls addressing
mental health issues and domestic violence calls should not fall under your job description.Those items could go under Code Enforcement subcategory community relations. The use of
telecommunications, seeing the person and situation by a professional counselor beforeescalation would relieve your officers involvement. Your officers are not professional mental
health or marriage counselors. After reading the budget, I have suggested this to the City. Isend blessing to y’all , stay safe and be assured I’m glad you’re there if I need you.