welfare checks

17-year-old shot and killed by officer conducting welfare check

Reflecting on the tragic incident involving a 17-year-old being shot and killed by an officer conducting a welfare check, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of anger and frustration. It is disheartening to see that those who are supposed to protect and serve the community can be the ones posing a threat to its members. The fact that the police stated there was no active threat to the public, except for themselves, speaks volumes about the reality we live in.

As someone who works in the field of mental health, I understand the importance of trained professionals handling situations involving individuals with mental illness.… Continue reading