EDITORIAL: Kudos to Providence Police
Monday, September 10, 2018
Kudos to the Providence Police Department for the quick and effective work in apprehending the suspected murderer of the shooting victim outside of the Providence Career and Technical Academy — 15-year-old William Parsons.
Last Wednesday’s murder of a child outside a school is believed to be the first in Rhode Island’s history.
It was the saddest of moments, one that had the potential to be politicized by so many different groups for so many different purposes.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTSgt. Paul Zienowicz and Detective Dan O'Connell deserve credit for quickly solving the case and making the arrest -- a deed critical for the solace of the family and for the confidence of the community.
Providence Police have been understaffed and often lacked the support of Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.
Despite the staffing shortfalls and the obstacles, they have continued to focus on their tasks at hand.
No one will ever think about schools being safe havens ever again, but thanks to the Department and Zienowicz and O'Connell, the scare may not be quite as pronounced.
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