Review Confirms Sagadahoc Deputies' Reasonable Response to Maine Mass Shooting Suspect

An independent review of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office response to mental health concerns about mass shooter Robert Card has concluded that deputies acted reasonably under the circumstances. The review found that the deputies followed the law and their training based on the information available at the time. The review also examined questions about Maine's yellow-flag law, voluntary psychiatric evaluations, emergency involuntary commitment, protective custody, and firearm confiscation. The report made three recommendations for the sheriff's office to enhance its handling of future situations involving individuals with mental health issues.