Ride-along seems wrong

Editor,

In reading last week's letter that Julie Berry wrote in the Leader I have some questions.

First, is it a new policy for the Sheriff's Department to take riders on dangerous missions that they have no idea what they will find when they get there? And a woman to boot? I have never heard of this woman so am assuming she isn't a trained policewoman so what is she doing in the police car? Who told her about this murder and who asked her to go along? Was she just "hanging out" at the Sheriff's office?

Then, what if she had been shot or badly wounded? Who would be responsible for her care or funeral? I for one do not want my tax money going for something like this fiasco!

Maybe if the Sheriff's Department is taking people on rides, we could all take a turn. But I want mine on just a joy ride, not where I may end up dead or hurt. Can I pick who I ride with? A sunny day would be nice. What was the purpose of this letter anyway? I am not sure if I got the full meaning. Was she bragging that she got to go with the Sheriff or was she trying to pat the Sheriff and the Tribal police on the back for doing their job?

These people have enough to do without having the burden of watching out for someone that hasn't a clue what to do in an emergency situation.

How much more goes on with our officials that we don't know about?

M.J. Monroe

Ronan