HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-20 Public comment - S. Pilgrim - The matter of defunding the bozema police dept.From:Susan Pilgrim
To:Agenda
Subject:re: the matter of defunding the bozeman police dept.
Date:Sunday, June 21, 2020 10:03:04 PM
My family & I have lived here in Bozeman for several decades. We have appreciated a quiet
& peaceable existence in this beautiful valley. I am so thankful that we live in a smallercommunity with a relatively small amount of crime compared to that which we see taking
place in larger cities. I was appalled at hearing that the city commission was going to be votingon defunding the police here. I credit the good work of law enforcement here for the order &
quiet that we all enjoy. If anything, because of the rapid growth our area has beenexperiencing in the last several years, law enforcement will need increased support to be able
to keep pace with added population & all of the influences & challenges that brings to thecommunity. We are very thankful for our police dept. and all that they do. Please do not
defund our police department. Instead, increase your individual & collective support for thesemen & women that have chosen to sign on to a very difficult profession to serve & protect our
community. Sincerely, S.P.