The Justice Department found no discriminatory practices in the shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman, but mandated reforms for the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office.
Following an inquiry into the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, the Justice Department mandated the creation of a mobile crisis team and updated training protocols for the sheriff's office.
Sheriff Paula Crouch noted, 'We are focused on fostering trust and improving the ways we serve our community.' This highlights the sheriff's commitment to transform departmental practices.
Massey's mother had called 911 a day prior, indicating her daughter was experiencing a mental health crisis—highlighting potential communication failures in emergency response.
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