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Sagadahoc County Sheriffs Office

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law-enforcement2 years ago

"Body camera footage reveals police and Army Reserve's concerns over Lewiston shooter"

Body camera video footage has been released, providing new insight into the response of law enforcement agencies to concerns about the mental health of Robert Card, who later became the Lewiston shooter. The video includes a conversation between officers and the Army Reserve unit commander, who mentions Card's mental health issues and the possibility of him being a danger to himself or others. The review of the agency's response concluded that there were insufficient grounds to take Card into custody and initiate the process to remove his weapons under Maine's yellow flag law.

crime2 years ago

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.