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Orozco, Norma <br />From: Marlha Sanchez <mamadragonrising@gmail.com> <br />Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 3:47 PM <br />To: eComment <br />Subject: 1.5 million for police helicopter <br />City Council Members, <br />I'm writing to voice my opposition to this proposal. <br />My concerns are that before such a large amount of money gets approved for something like this I would <br />hope that there would be studies done looking into the effectiveness of helicopter use and also the effects on the <br />communities that helicopters are most used in. <br />I live in one of these areas. I have two children. Last year one of our friends/neighbors was missing. She is a <br />friend of my daughters. The helicopters flew around as the search went on and it was pretty traumatic for my <br />kids. <br />Our street was full of cops with lights on we were all outside and spoke to our neighbors. <br />It was hard for the kids to relax even after our friend was found. She had been at a friends house. <br />I understand that perhaps a helicopter can be a helpful tool. But imagine growing up in a neighborhood where <br />it's so commonly used. <br />Long before this incident we often hear helicopters going overhead and sometimes am sharing information <br />over the speaker. How are our kids supposed to sleep? How are they supposed to feel safe? <br />I feel that empowering communities and doing things to work towards our basic needs being met is the way <br />to cut down on crime and to ensure that future generations grow up with less trauma, feeling safe and being able <br />to be healthy community members and leaders. <br />Gracias. <br />Marlha Sanchez <br />Gracias, <br />Marlha Sanchez <br />