This is the time that fellow ‘Sheepdogs’, the protectors of society, to rise to the support of their partners who work the frontlines on a daily basis to protect society from the ‘wolves’ and the effects of diseases resulting from drug/alcohol abuse that are popping up in our midst more and more. Through the officer involved shooting of an impaired and threatening individual, we continue to see the effects of these curses to society.
And of equal concern, is the mental anguish that our law enforcement has to endure when no other option is left, but to take a life, in the performance of their duty. Even the most durable and strongest of our police, in these occasions, are impacted forever.
We, of the Oracle Neighborhood Watch, extend our sympathies as well as our support and commendation to the deputy and fellow resident of Pinal County that was involved, for a job well done. We salute you and thank you for your service in these times of great stress and emotional anguish.
/s/ Ron Thompson
On Behalf of the Oracle Neighborhood Watch