Fountain Mayor blames “failed bail reform initiatives” for line of duty death of Julian Becerra
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) -- Fountain Mayor Sharon Thompson released a statement Sunday morning regarding fallen officer Julian Becerra.
The statement reads:
“The City of Fountain is heartbroken over the loss of Officer Julian Becerra. His family and friends are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. We are so thankful for the outpouring of concern and support we have received from so many over these last difficult days, and I do ask everyone to continue to stand by the Becerra family and respect their privacy and wishes during this very difficult time. Fountain will forever be grateful for the selfless service and bravery of Officer Julian Becerra, and we are so proud and thankful for all our police officers and first responders who keep our community safe every day.”
Fountain Mayor Sharon Thompson
Officer Becerra passed away Saturday night in the hospital following a 40-foot fall off a bridge while on duty.
In a public briefing Sunday, Thompson blamed what she believes are failed bail reform initiatives and a lack of accountability in the justice system for Becerra coming in contact with the three suspects on Feb. 2.
"They should never have been out on the street in the first place. But due to a lack of accountability in our justice system and failed bail reform initiatives, they were allowed to prey on our citizens and create the circumstances that put Officer Becerra on the bridge that night."
Thompson did not specifically mention a restorative justice bill, but continued, telling the people of Fountain to hold lawmakers accountable for the laws she disagrees with.
"Put pressure on your elected representatives. Visit the Colorado General Assembly website and see for yourself some of the bills that are being proposed and who the bill's sponsors are."
