The Supreme Court for the United States takes case involving the San Francisco Police Department’s shooting of a mentally disabled woman.
We have read the headlines and tweets about members of law enforcement using excessive force, even killing, people who are mentally ill. Yesterday, I volunteered for a research project. I’m retired but now realize even more why I enjoy taking on these projects — not only does it help professionals who help others, but I always learn from them.
While conducting the research, I discovered the following. It’s good news in the sense that organizations across America are now seeking a decision from the highest court in the nation involving police and the mentally ill. It’s San Francisco vs. Sheehan, case number 13-1412.
Teresa Sheehan at Christmas dinner in 2014. (Courtesy of Frances Sheehan)
Theresa Sheehan lived in a group home in the Mission district and suffers from schizophrenia…
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