"Police Limitations and Mental Health Reports Questioned in Aftermath of Lewiston Mass Shooting"

Law enforcement officers in Maine testified about the challenges of implementing the state's yellow flag law, which allows guns to be confiscated from individuals in a mental health crisis, before an Army reservist killed 18 people in a mass shooting. The deputies described the cumbersome and time-consuming process and emphasized the difficulty in balancing public safety with individual rights. The independent commission, assembled by the governor and attorney general, is reviewing the events leading up to the shooting and considering potential changes to prevent future tragedies.