Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

Last September, San Marcos City Council began accepting applications for members of the Use of Force ad-hoc committee: 15 community members who would review the SMPD’s Use of Force policy and make recommendations for potential policy changes.

I was among those 15 residents appointed to this committee. I joined because as the daughter and friend of individuals who have been victimized by law enforcement, I wanted to ensure representation for the perspectives of those who have had negative experiences with police officers. However, I was quickly disappointed with the language of the policy, and even more disappointed with the unwillingness of Chief Stan Standridge to make meaningful changes to it.