Last week, after my campaign posted a message in solidarity with Newton citizens exercising their right to influence the allocation of city resources, I was targeted in a harassment campaign organized by supporters of President Trump, right-wing extremists, and others from Newton and beyond. Attempting to capitalize on public fear and anger and to silence my voice, members of this group deliberately misrepresented my campaign positions on public safety, took old social media posts out of context, and spread disinformation claiming that I “hate” police officers. This harassment culminated Saturday when I received a death threat from a member of a group that had been planning to confront me at my home. At this time, I would like to thank the Newton Police Department for their diligence and professionalism in investigating this threat and for providing protection for me and my family. I would also like to express my deepest thanks to the many Newton elected officials and friends who have offered their support during this difficult time, especially other women in politics who have shared with me their own experiences of being harassed and threatened. Out of an abundance of caution, I have made the decision to temporarily disable social media comments and remove some posts to continue to protect myself and my family. As I move forward from these events, I want to state emphatically that this is not how we should conduct our politics. It is one thing to have differing opinions – and respect for opinions different from our own is an essential cornerstone of American democracy – but the recent attack on the US Capitol demonstrates clearly that the politics of intimidation and violence has no place in our democratic process. It also distracts us from serious discussions about the issues vital to us all.
I realize how important it is not to make premature judgements regarding a situation prior to a comprehensive review. But from the beginning of my campaign, I have been transparent about my priorities for public safety and detailed statements about all my policy proposals have been available on my website. As your City Councilor, I will: Push to adopt all practical recommendations of the Mayor’s Police Reform Task Force. Continue to advocate for racial justice, equity, and inclusivity in every aspect of governance in Newton, including how justice and public safety are administered. Provide police the tools they need to pursue a problem-solving approach to public safety. Apply a research- and evidence-based approach to our ongoing efforts to examine public safety policy and to adopt changes that will produce better outcomes. Push to expand access to mental health services to ensure that people with mental and emotional disabilities get the help they need before they experience moments of crisis.
I will continue to discuss the details of my policy priorities with voters during the campaign. But to be clear, this is a discussion about policy, not about individuals. In service of a partisan political agenda, some people have tried to distort any attempt to improve public safety policy as a personal attack on the many dedicated professionals who work for the Newton Police. I reject this effort and I urge everyone in Newton to do so as well. I envision a Newton where city officials work with law enforcement on an ongoing basis to implement policies that ensure the safety of everyone in our city and serve our shared values. I am dedicated to doing that work collaboratively and in a spirit of compromise to build a public safety program that will be a model for other municipalities to follow. I look forward to serving the great city we all love with honesty, compassion, and hard work. Sincerely,
Madeline Ranalli | 
This is a despicable action by the perpetrator(s) and should be condemned by all, and Madeline should take comfort in the fact that, when it comes to this kind of thing, we are all unified.
There is just no place for this in our civic life.
What a thoughtful and measured response from a candidate faced with a horrible situation. I have endorsed Ms. Ranalli and continue to be impressed by her.
It is unacceptable for any candidate for office to be threatened as my opponent has described. I stand with her in firmly and unequivocally denouncing threats or violence in any way, shape, or form in our politics. Whether it’s Washington DC, Boston, or here in Newton, political differences should be settled peacefully at the ballot box.
It is terribly sad that society has been reduced to this kind of behavior. I do not condone threats of any kind. However, there were comments and remarks made by Ms.Ranalli on the day of the incident that were being presented as fact. The fact is that none of us know what happened that day because the investigation is incomplete. It is unfair and categorically wrong to comment on something you don’t have the facts about. Ms.Ranalli is only one of several people who have made that mistake. Regardless, she should be free to speak without threats. And she should reserve judgement until all the facts are known.
Thanks to the NPD for doing their job once again. The NPD has no support from the Mayor and the CC and they continue to show up!
Thanks, NPD!
TWT – The denunciation of these threats needs to be unconditional. This is despicable and I hope whoever made them is identified and held accountable.
Wow, TWT, implying that Madeline Ranalli had it coming, despite disavowing it.
Death threats – what a great way to try to build support for the police.
I support Madeline’s candidacy, her values, and her legitimate questions about the role & scope of policing in community safety.
@Jane, I agree, as I stated, threats are never the right thing. To be clear, Candidate Ranalli, Candidate Barash and sitting Councilperson Humphrey all made judgmental comments and statements about the incident. When public officials and those wishing to be public officials make inflammatory comments and statements based on conjecture and rumor, they open themselves up for backlash. That backlash should NEVER include threats. Every person, including those running for office, has a duty to remember that people are innocent until proven guilty. And every person has a duty to remember that people have differing opinions. And that’s ok. Each of these candidates has made statements about where they stand on the issues of the day….housing, density, systemic racism, defund the police, etc. I may or may not agree with a candidate but I respect their right to their stance. I lose respect for anyone who judges people based on speculation, rumor, and a lack of factual information. And that’s okay too. Let the investigation happen.
@Nathan,
I never said any such thing. Stop it
This is so bizarre. This is what our country, state and city has come down to. I would like to make a suggestion to each of the challengers in this years election. Set up a time to sit down with our first responders and teachers and have a talk (heart to heart) with anyone that wants to show. They are the heart of this city, you should get to know them anyway (thats assuming you haven’t already).
I am so sorry to hear this Madeline.
TWT-
I stand by my statement.
And I am not afraid to state my position under my real name.
Jane
@Jane, I stand by my comments as well. And I won’t be drawn into the “name” argument. TWT
As Jane said, we must unequivocally reject this kind of hatred. It is a difficult time for our country, and those who feed on hatred to try to divide us are more active than ever, and yes, that includes right here in Newton. I am furious that Maddy received a death threat. I am also furious at the number of hateful, racist, sexist and anti-semitic comments both Maddy and I have witnessed during this campaign season, including an event for us both being zoom bombed with a Nazi salute. We must speak loudly and with one voice that these hateful tactics will not be tolerated in Newton.
PS – @TWT – Instead of repeating right wing talking points, you should do your research. I didn’t make any such comments.
@Bryan….ps. I read what I read. I’m done.
I’m honestly a little curious, if Tom Mountain was receiving these kinds of threats, would there be this much outrage? Not looking to find an argument, just an honest question. I would venture to say no.
My point is this, regardless what side of the aisle you are on, this is going on. Its unacceptable and frankly, quite sad. I feel for Madeline, but sadly this is what politics have become. Differing opinions result in threats and hated.
Madeline’s comments are proof again that Madeline is too immature to be in politics. Calling voters who support the police Trump supporters. Maddi the cop hater. It is ok to support the police. It is My right to support the police. Please stop trying to play the victim. Your anti police posts says it all. One week you say you were hacked now we are taking your post out of context. Which is it?
Sorry I want to add In no way should anyone be threatened in any way. I am very passionate about the police the & City of Newton I grew up in a time we respected our Elders, Neighbors and the Police. We disagree and we post our opinions. But there no place for violence or threats. I wish you nothing but the best.
@CentreRes –
I can’t speak for others, but YES. Much as I abhor Tom Mountain’s politics – yes, I would indeed be equally appalled and outraged if political opponents made death threats against Tom or any other public official.
TWT – All 3 of us made measured, careful statements based on personal beliefs and based on facts provided publicly by the DA, well after the tragedy occurred. You and anyone can disagree with my beliefs – one of which is that police anywhere should never use lethal force, which does not require assessment of extenuating facts to be restated – but I was not being speculative about the situation and I was not seeking to be inflammatory.
It has been unfortunate to see people make up phrases and quotes I never said and attribute them to me, after I spent 2 hours choosing my words to be as precise and accurate as possible. (Other readers should go take a look at what was actually said by the 3 of us cited, as opposed to following the “I read what I read” model of commenter TWT.)
It has also been unfortunate to see so many people misinterpret incomplete reports in the media and then assume incorrectly that I don’t have access to more complete information as a sitting councilor.
No one should be receiving threats over this or for any reason. These threats of – and instances of – violence are part and parcel of the national situation and are intended to contain the permissible range of political and policy opinions by terrorizing people out of holding them or seeking and holding office. These threats also serve to confirm that the problem really is as out of control as some of us have been saying it is. It’s not just a question of bringing down the political temperature but rather of making fundamental changes to the balance of power in our country and our communities. That is the only thing that can actually allow people to speak freely.
If you learn about a candidate for public office receiving a death threat, your first thought should not be “I wish she supported the police more” or “people are only upset about it because she’s not Tom Mountain.” Tone deaf and completely missing the seriousness of the issue.
I am so sorry to hear about this, Maddy, and I’m also sorry to hear about the hateful comments toward you, Bryan. Bigotry, harassment, and threats have no place in our community or our democracy.
Ironic for Tom Mountain to be brought into this thread, given that he foments the kind of violent behavior leading to the tragedy in DC and the threat now being levied against people in our own community. Mr. Mountain has much to answer for: he continues to promote the lie that trump won by a landslide, despite top GOP officials in Georgia repeatedly affirming the vote even under now-exposed illegal coercion by trump, and trump’ big lie being refuted repeatedly by trump’s own judicial appointees. After Mountain’s own COVID experience as both a victim and perpetrator of a trump superspreader event, he continues to state that trump bears no responsibility for what happened on Jan 6.
Mountain feeds the most deranged QAnon conspiracy theories, which compel the actions of trump’s mob, including their plans for this weekend and next week. Tom goes silent on his own party’s lawmakers who wantonly infected lawmakers like Ayanna Pressley and her family, mocking their request to wear a mask in closed quarters with many legislators sheltering. Through his words, actions – and cowardly silence – Tom Mountain aids and abets threats to people’s lives.
No one should get death threats, including Tom Mountain, even if he himself is a walking, talking death threat.
Agreed about the threats. FWIW, and I make no equivalence, but my company, Dominion Software, Inc. ( incorporated in Mass since 1996 ) has received numerous calls, because the name is confused with Dominion Voting Systems.
The worst one of about a dozen was ” We hang traitors for treason “.
I reported this to the police; they said to call 911 if anyone shows up.
It’s a pizzagate kinda thing, because they would be surprised when they showed up at my one room office in Newton center that I would have such power….
I had to put a disclaimer on my web site. The calls have stopped.
Shame on anyone who justifies the vitriol and threats that these candidates are receiving.
That said, I’m a huge proponent of police reform but I think that Defund NPD jumped the gun (no pun intended) with the quick timing of the protest. To the pro-police folks it looked like a knee jerk reaction which in turn made the pro-police people get really defensive and aggressive. I don’t think it was good politics (especially in today’s climate) to jump on board with it immediately – as much as I agree with Maddy.
Unfortunately, the current brand of GOP has normalized this kind of dangerous and toxic behavior. Trump and his ilk have emboldened the racists and the hate-filled people. It’s sad and terrible and I think it’s unfortunately going to take a long time for this to level off.
I condemn violence and threats of any kind. It is terrifying to think that anyone would receive a death threat. I am so thankful that our police officers were able to assist Madeline with this and keep her and her family safe.
Since the violence In the capital last week, there have been many measures put into place to punish people involved in the violence, and the incitement of violence via serious criminal charges and blocking individuals from social media.
I believe, having seen Madeline’s “old posts” and “comments”, I was outraged at the suggestion in these mentioned comments of how police officers should be treated at an anti-police rally that she invited her followers to. These posts have since been taken down. I consider the posts “hate speech”. These comments incited mistreatment of police officers and caused Madeline to lose an important endorsement.
As we learned last week at the capital, inciting poor treatment and language and then turning around and taking a complete 180, doesn’t fly.
One would not think an obscure council election in a sleepy suburb for pretty much unknown candidates would attract any kind of attention
All forms of social media have been manipulating its users by amplifying extremes on BOTH sides. Ppl have been lured into echo chambers which no longer allow any middle ground.
While I’m a strong supporter of police, partly due to personal history, reading Maddy’s post the first thing I thought was “what if one of my kids had received a threat like that?” I had a physical reaction of protectiveness while reading her post. I strongly agree with Bugek that how could anyone – regardless of whether they are a genuine threat or somebody being incredibly stupid – feel the need to turn a Newton city council race into a life-or-death matter? Hopefully after this pandemic the moderating effect of people seeing each other at restaurants, schools, and in public life will reduce – though not totally eliminate as I’m not naive – these kinds of incidents.
Maddy you write that some of the aggressors here are “from Newton and beyond”. If there are Newton residents that directly made physical threats to you, either in person or electronically, those people should named, in coordination with any ongoing police investigations and the proper press protocols. While I suspect we don’t overlap much on policy thoughts, my advice as a Newtonian is that verbally confronting your attacker (and if someone threatens harm, they’re an attacker, whether they succeed or not) in the proper venue would demonstrate courage beyond your years. It could even be a learning moment for all. Stay safe, you and everyone.
I have great sympathy for Madeline Ranalli. It’s horrific that someone who puts themselves forward for public service should be subjected to that kind of intimidation.
Though I’ve never been an elected official, I’ve had multiple incidents with two different individuals over the years, motivated by a few of the public activities I’ve been involved with. I believe in both cases there was mental illness involved.
I received a death threat, been accosted in a public setting by someone screaming horrible things in my face, had someone send repeatedly sending foul mouthed unhinged emails, and had someone posting libelous vile things about me in public on-line forums.
When something like that happens, not only is the targeted person subjected to it but all those around them – family, roommates, etc also feel the fear.
In one of my cases, I just ignored it, in the other the incidents seem to be ramping up so I went to the Newton Police. The Newton Police could not have been more helpful and understanding. They intervened, contacted the individual, warned them what would happen if there were any further incidents, and it all suddenly stopped. I was immensely grateful that the police took the issue seriously, intervened strenuously, yet didn’t involve the criminal justice system – since it was a case of mental health issues.
Here’s to hoping that temperatures fall in 2021 with cooler heads, cooler rhetoric, and cooler tempers.
Maybe it is unusual for professors, medical doctors, and other professions (meant to be characteristic of those commenting above, so if yours was overlooked, please consider yourself “in”), but at least in parts of the corporate world, threats of bodily injury and death, no less threats of significant damage or theft of property, are:
a) not so unusual as to be police worthy
b) not limited to just Newton
c) certainly not limited to these times, the current political environment or current set of outspoken individuals participating, one way or another, in public life.
I have been on the receiving end more than once-or-twice (including in-person confrontations).
Such threats are abhorrent. When acted out, they can be criminal offenses. But to find them worrisome as much a commentary on the worrier than it is about society-at-large. America has been this way for longer than many would care to remember or admit.
Maddie: welcome to “the big leagues”; not always fun, and always worth what it takes to make change real. Soldier on …
I can’t see my way to rationalizing “normalizing” this. It’s abhorrent, no matter what you think of Ms. Ranalli’s views. And it’s abhorrent in any application (and fwiw, I can’t rationalize making a “both sides” argument. I’m done with that, here and elsewhere).
I am heartened to see the other candidates jump on here to condemn and show alarm at death threats. Thank you.
Let’s hope nothing more comes of this.
Our politics have coarsened to the point where something like this is even feasible. No one should have their life threatened for stating a point of view, whether a citizen or public servant. Thank you to Ms Ranalli for running for office, irrespective of her views.
Doug,
Its easy to rationalize the “BOTH” sides argument.
One side is allowed to call police all kinds of names, shaming, belittling. Tarring a majority of police with the brush without consequences
One other side is allowed to openly discuss whatever fantasies they believe without consequences
2 extremes fighting each other leads to “extreme” push backs and actions. Both sides have been riled up and its bringing out the crazies on both sides. Any side is wrong to promote violence
Bill Humphrey – During the protest that you helped recruit people to last week you tweeted “The pro-murder counter protest has been disruptive.” The two groups that attended were Defund NPD and a group of Law Enforcement supporters. I’m assuming your comment was directed towards the LE side and I interpreted your comment as pro-LE = pro- murder. You have since deleted the tweet. The Turtleboy article you were the subject of also shows a tweet from your Twitter account that’s says “ACAB”. ACAB means All Cops Are Bastards. Is this acceptable behavior from an elected official? How should we interpret that?
There is no excuse for death threats in this country, and Newton is no different. I’d like to thank the police that always answer every call and leave no stone unturned. With that being said Ms. Ranalli stirred up her base just as much as Bill Humphrey telling people to “stay the **** home”, and “not to thank officers or tell them to have a goodnight”. Those tweets have since been deleted as well. Let’s not forget all of this happened on a night where an investigation had just begun. In my opinion we don’t need more elected officials representing us that are extremely judgemental. We have one of the best law enforcement programs In Massachusetts and I wish councilors, including the mayor would recognize.
What is clear in my reading of the DA’s statement is that the Newton PD initiated use of force in the killing of Mr. Conlon.
Given the systemic problems in the Newton PD, which I am prepared to discuss here, skepticism of the Newton PD is warranted.
Further, I’d like assurances that no Newton PD – or city employee – attended the DC riot. A chartered bus left Newton. Did any of the attendees join the riot?
One of the best law enforcement programs in MA would:
– Apologize for the egregious racial profiling of the Asim family.
– Retract its position that the racial profiling and threat of lethal force on Mr. Tim Duncan was justified.
– Address the unresolved concerns of racial discrimination by Newton PD Officer Kim Murray.
– Address the lack of any Newton PD response when a truck driver drove at peaceful protesters at City Hall.
– Publicly denounce the incitement of violence by trump and his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
For the comments here from that talk about either Newton PD’s actions, or whether Maddy’s prior statements contradict the opening statement above, a forum titled “Candidate Madeline Ranalli receives death threat” may not be the right place for that. A death threat is wrong, wrong, wrong. Period. There will be PLENTY of other venues, probably some on V14, between now and March 16 to talk about policy and the candidate’s views.
This post is both horrific and ironically comical.
Horrific in that NO ONE should ever receive a death threat. Such a scary experience for anyone, let alone a young woman barely out of High School.
Comical, in that as a community and society, we are so full of sh*t.
Sadly, civility is easily tossed when the right justification, which is purely subjective, comes along. I have been quite public about my stance on density and specifically the Northland project for the past 2 years. Over that time, I have been called (if not arguably “attacked”), either directly or inferred, as a Republican (despite being a registered Independent) and an eliteist (despite coming from a humble, immigrant background and work quite hard for what we have). Some of YOU have made these inferences of both me and my character!!
So while it’s regrettable and deplorable that Candidate Rinalli received death threats, we built this environment where social media has completely trampled Emily Post; where the far right AND the far left can be equally aggressive and venemous. Look no futher than Village 14.
And since some have felt the need to slip in their endorsments, I will be voting for John Oliver in March, opting for life experience and judgement over the impulsivity of youth.
Adam, I agree with you, and regret my contributing to keeping this thread active given the title.
I recommend this thread be closed and a new one opened on the topic of the Newton PD, where I will be willing to engage further on the issues facing the Newton PD.
I agree with Adam– this thread has veered more than a bit from the original topic. There are other recent posts that may be appropriate for these other threads, or someone can start (or propose) a new one.
@Matt Lai….I see what you did there….barely out of high school….
Nothing gets by you, Brenda….smh
Death threats, threats of violence, and acts of violence are horrible and need to be completely and utterly shamed and ruled unacceptable by all sides. Goes for this instance, goes for the Capitol riots, goes for all protests.
I also feel that the now seemingly popular approach of protesting and intimidating at a political figures home is unacceptable.
The problem is, if our side does it, we find a way to think well, it is justified or not a big deal or it is needed to get attention.
If you feel that way, you are part of the problem.
Matt Lai:
I’ve really enjoyed your posts, even when we disagree. And I’m really not trying to get in a posting back and forth with you. But I do need to take issue with your last post. You give lip service to the death threat (“horrific” “no one should ever receive a death threat”) and then use the rest of your post to engage in some really egregious false equivalency.
You say that this overall post is comical because civility is just tossed out the window when folks disagree. I certainly acknowledge that personal attacks can occur on this blog. And that those personal attacks can be hurtful. It sure sounds like you didn’t like being called a republican or an elitist. I don’t particularly like being called a “bleeding heart liberal” (I’m a centrist on most items actually), or a “being in the pocket of developers” “a paid shrill” “verbose jerk” or any of the other barbs thrown my way over the years (some WAY worse than that, which were removed), and all of them were untrue (except for the verbose part, that one is certainly true).
So yes, the public square can be difficult, and rough, and strewn with insults. But this forum is free and open, anyone can post here, and it tries to police itself. And while I’m sorry you got called a republican and an elitist, I’m really not sure those cutting attacks on your psych rise to the level of aggression and “venom” that you think they do. I’m sorry you feel folks were mean to you, but it that is the extent of the insult, I’m also sure you’ll survive and live to post another day.
And that’s the difference between being called an elitist republican and a death threat Matt. The death threat makes you question your life choices. The death threat makes you get a security system, contact the police, ask your parents and your loved ones to carry Mace or a whistle. It makes you rethink where you go and how you get there. It makes you think twice before you speak your mind. Even when you doubt it is real, even when you doubt the threat, even when it comes from far away. Because its purpose is to scare and to silence. It isn’t something you just say, “hey, that sucks and is horrific” but folks were also mean to me on this forum so society just sucks that way. Folks can be as mean as they want on this forum or in person and I don’t go home and lock my doors, turn on my alarm, check in with the police, and call my kids to make sure they made it to their destinations. Because that is what a death threat does to you Matt. It puts fear into your life, it adds stress to your family life, it makes you say “was my speech or actions worth this reaction?” I know from personal experience. It is a grenade that goes off and shatters your sense of security. The pieces don’t fit together as well again, even after time passes.
There is no equivalent behavior on this forum that can measure up to a threat to life and limb. None. Zero. And your calling out of the attack (and it is an attack) as horrific does not change the harm you do with your ‘false equivalency/both sides are bad’ argument.
Same goes for the other folks making excuses or pointing out Maddie’s political positions in this thread.
@fig – share similar sentiments with you as well… when we both agree and disagree. :-)
Trust me when I say that I am not comparing a death threat to taking flack. The two are not even close. Nor should you assume I’m curled up in the fetal position at home. Not looking for sympathy or a pity party.
But I will also say this…
A post that starts with, “I received a death threat” then morphs into “as your City Councilor, I will…” raised an eye brow. I’m sorry, but when a post is titled “DEATH THREAT” but ends with 75% of the content about a campaign platform, I find it hard to focus on the victim. And if the intent was for the note to be sent to her supporters, then perhaps this is not the place for it to be posted, at least not with the headline it was given.
Matt – It was sent to people on her email list.
Thank you, Fig.
No justification, no “it’s not the whole story”, no false equivalencies. If anyone who doesn’t get that, at this point in our country’s history, a death threat is totally out of bounds has been living under a rock for the last two weeks. The only response to death threats is unconditional condemnation. Next time it could be you or a loved one.
You weren’t around during the year I was the city goat. I was threatened, had police involvement 5 times, was called every name in the book, and a sitting city councilor sent an email to 1000 people that I and the people I associated with should be shunned. However, I never received a death threat. Twelve years later, I wonder if I would have in this day and age. I suspect so.
I never felt safe in that house again and kept the doors locked at all times – strangers had made it clear to me that they knew where I lived. We moved seven months after it ended, in large part to regain a sense of safety. My beloved home had become a fortress.
There is nothing comical about this situation.
If I had to guess, the difference for some of us on the thread is whether you’ve walked this particular mile in Maddie’s shoes. I get that the email she sent was also part of the political process, and that her positions are intertwined with any incident she is involved in, especially for folks who don’t intend to support her candidacy. I’m not saying that this threat is a political shield for Maddie, nor do I think folks can’t argue and discuss her positions.
But no matter what political position she takes, a death threat is never an acceptable part of the political process. And arguing that she in any form brought this on herself because of those positions, gives further power to violence as part of the political process. Nope. No way. I get the rhetorical temptation and I again ask folks to refrain.
I’ll say this for those still ready to say…”well yes, but…”
Many of us have families with young kids. Walk a few steps in my shoes. When I got threatened, I had to go tell my spouse that someone I knew had a mental break with reality, and that he had made all sorts of threatening texts, and mentioned he had my home address. That was a hard conversation to have. We have young kids. I started to wonder if the person in question would harm my kids instead of me (again, it wasn’t logical, it was mental illness). It was unclear how they got my home address. It was unclear why any anger was directed at me. It doesn’t matter. I got an alarm system. I kept a baseball bat within reach. I fixed my outdoor lights. I called the police. I told our babysitters. I thought about buying a gun (and decided against it). None of it changes the feeling of possible dread.
This was a few years ago. The threat has since passed (I think, these things don’t just “end”). I still, every night, have to check the doors, the windows, the alarm system. It’s a routine. I can’t sleep without doing it. I know the exact day I had to start doing that. I’d give a fair amount to go back to the feeling of security I used to have.
Nasty business to be threatened for sure especially someone so very young, but according to law enforcement the more concerning threats are those from people who don’t announce their intentions…your threat was likely from a coward given digital bravery via the Internet…so sleep tight!
@ Nathan
Address the lack of any Newton PD response when a truck driver drove at peaceful protesters at City Hall.
The driver was cited, what more should be done?
– Publicly denounce the incitement of violence by trump and his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Why on earth would the Newton Police have to denounce what happened at the Capital? Did the Fire Department denounce it? What about Public Works Department?
Would you also like to know if any Newton Officers have participated in the 7 month long riot in Portland or took up residence in CHAZ?
I’m sure you are up to date with all the Policies, Procedures and training of the NPD and are quite qualified to determine if they handled a situation correctly. You made that clear in what you want them to address and retract. Anything else you’d like to MMQB?