How red flag laws could help families grappling with guns and mental illness

John Ferrugia:

But under Colorado law, the district attorney couldn't act because Riehl was not an imminent danger to himself or others, that is, a danger right now.

In an e-mail, the DA told the sheriff's department: "We have to balance the suspect's First Amendment rights, especially given the wide latitude since we are public servants, with the Lone Tree police rights."

So, police took precautions.

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