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kestrel91316

(51,666 posts)
7. I'm not surprised. Here in Los Angeles, LAPD is very open about how
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 10:31 AM
Aug 2012

they are not here to PREVENT violence - they just respond to it.

No doubt the police dismissed her by saying something like "Your concern is noted." slackmaster Aug 2012 #1
Obviously mixing firearms with those who suffer with severe mental issues ... spin Aug 2012 #3
I have no solution to the problem of violent psychotics who haven't been adjudicated as mentally... slackmaster Aug 2012 #4
Thank You RobinA Aug 2012 #8
That's unfortunately a fair and realistic appraisal of the situation. (n/t) spin Aug 2012 #32
Kinda like PennSt's traetment of Sandusky, look the other way folks..... Dont call me Shirley Aug 2012 #30
It's like the FBI analyst prior to 9/11. Info was there, but what happened to it? GreenPartyVoter Aug 2012 #2
I'm a shrink. The standard for breaking patient confidentiality is "imminent danger" and it should Happyhippychick Aug 2012 #5
Thank you for contributing to this important discussion. slackmaster Aug 2012 #6
Oh my, you have my sympathies! Happyhippychick Aug 2012 #10
I think based on the warning and your explanation of what that warning entails, byeya Aug 2012 #11
Thanks and that was my thought LittleGirl Aug 2012 #12
What is/are your theoretical orientation(s), how long have you practiced, what licences do you have? bobthedrummer Aug 2012 #14
If she thought he was a danger to others, why didn't she have him committed? PADemD Aug 2012 #15
Getting someone committed permanently is very, very difficult (and it should be) slackmaster Aug 2012 #16
Could you elaborate? Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #19
Excellent question. I can elaborate. Happyhippychick Aug 2012 #22
The Tarasoff Warning DallasNE Aug 2012 #25
I talked about the identifiable victim thing in an earlier response Happyhippychick Aug 2012 #27
I Completely Agree Regarding The Psychiatrist DallasNE Aug 2012 #28
And on a personal note... Happyhippychick Aug 2012 #31
I'm not surprised. Here in Los Angeles, LAPD is very open about how kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #7
Liberals RobinA Aug 2012 #9
disagree. lefties want prevention, conservatives are all about "reacting" pasto76 Aug 2012 #13
Sooo.... RobinA Aug 2012 #29
It is perfectly feasible to PREVENT violence without trampling all over kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #18
Some Disturbing Trends Emerge DallasNE Aug 2012 #17
I'm not sure that's the case here... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #20
I Beg To Differ DallasNE Aug 2012 #23
Outside officials were notified... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #24
Do You Have A Link On That DallasNE Aug 2012 #26
agreed. University of Colorado reviewing how it handled Dr. Lynne Fenton concerns maddezmom Aug 2012 #21
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