In those states that have defined mandatory reporter lists, the following professions are frequently listed:
Day care workers
Dental assistants and hygienists
Doctors’ office staff persons
Emergency medical technicians
Family practitioners
Foster care workers
Hospital personnel
Medical examiners
Nurse practitioners
Police officers
Practical nurses
Psychiatrists and psychologists
Registered nurses
School administrators, advisors, and paraprofessionals
Social workers
Teachers and teachers’ aides
Everyone on the “mandatory reporters” list is REQUIRED by law to pass information to Law enforcement, but that mandate is focused on child abuse of varying degrees; it doesn’t enter into the realm of mandating that professionals likewise pass along any concerns that a particular individual may be prone to criminal behavior.
The latter is the duty of ALL citizens, and falls into the legal category of “permissive reporting”; nothing other than your own moral stature and good citizenship drives you to do it, and — unless the individual has already committed a crime that is known to you — there are no legal repercussions for saying nothing.
That stated, if it becomes known that you had strong indication there was a brewing problem, but said nothing, there CERTAINLY could be some powerful social blowback in your local community that could prove professionally and personally costly.
That stated, if it becomes known that you had strong indication there was a brewing problem, but said nothing, there CERTAINLY could be some powerful social blowback in your local community that could prove professionally and personally costly.
Under the heading “Never Happen” - There should be an investigation as to what exactly was the history vis-à-vis these agencies with the shooter? Someone should tweet this big-time.
It’s hard to believe there were no flags out there. I mean, 39 calls to the sheriff’s office?
The FBI couldn’t be bothered so who else can we blame?