Austin Police, Where Are They?

Dear Editor,
   I applaud the Austin NAACP for taking a stance against the police. I am shocked to hear that the killing of the so-called "mental patient" with a knife was justified. Yes, she was a threat, but did the policeman have the right to kill her – no. As prior military, he should have "disabled" the victim. Meaning to shoot not for the heart to kill, but disable the victim by shooting at the hands or legs. You are still protecting yourself, and the threat will go away. Let's face it, Austin cops follow the rule to kill or issue a ticket first, and you question it later if you have the time and effort to go to the courthouse or if you are alive. The cops are not protecting the city. They are "killing" our citizens. I have yet to see a cop give a ticket to a driver talking on a cell phone and driving 55 mph on I-35 at 5pm. This is where the focus of the police is. The driver with the cell is a threat to many drivers! Also, why is there no police presence on the bike or running trail especially on the Eastside of Austin where many female runners are harassed? Or why is there no police presence at all on Sixth Street when you do need it? Just be present or better yet have a temporary police station there. In conclusion, the police chief needs to resign. He is not doing a good job of protecting the citizens of Austin. The cops are out of control. I have yet to see an Austin policeman direct traffic during rush hour. Where are they? Go to NYC, and you will see where they are during rush hour – directing traffic.