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Subject:February 23, 2021 #1 Item...Continued After Action Review
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Mayor Harmon and Council Members:
I want to weigh in on the conversation about the review of the police department's action to the June
1st protest. I, like others, were very concerned about my safety and my son's family who also live in
SLO. When social media was abuzz with warnings how the protestors were going to come into
neighborhoods so their voices could be heard everywhere, I had sincere anxiety for my safety. The
angry comments and videos posted on social media and shown on local media, made me fearful that
things were getting out of control.
While I support protected free speech in the form of peaceful, safe protest, when it interferes with
public safety, I draw the line. I appreciate our police department and the conscientious enforcement
they perform in this city on a daily basis--particularly with the many challenging issues they have to face
in today's society. I trust they will use restraint when possible but, at the same time, use all
enforcement methods available to them when absolutely necessary. They have done this during the
many years I've lived in this city and I believe they will continue to do so. Therefore, I believe reducing
their budget and/or attempting to micromanage their enforcement will put all of our personal safety at
risk.
While improvements can always be made, I encourage you to support the police department and not
hand tie them from using whatever tools they deem are absolutely necessary to keep us all safe.
Thank you.
Laura Borchard
SLO City Resident
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