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Agency official urges community to report threats under ERSO red-flag law
Summary
An agency official described ERSO — the red flag law — and urged residents to report anyone they believe may pose a danger so police can respond and, if needed, remove firearms to prevent harm.
An agency official urged community members to use ERSO, commonly known as the red flag law, to report people they fear may pose a danger so law enforcement can respond.
The official said the law has been in place “now for several years” and allows individuals to notify police about someone they believe presents a risk. “It allows people to report to the police folks that they feel present a danger,” the official said.
The speaker framed the law as a preventive tool: “Anytime we can take one gun potentially out of the hand of a person who can harm themselves or harm family members or other members of our community, that is a success,” they said, urging the community’s help in identifying risky situations.
The briefing focused on encouraging reporting and clarifying that law enforcement responds to reports under ERSO. There were no formal votes, motions, or policy changes announced during the remarks. The official emphasized community partnership as essential to the law’s aim of preventing harm.
