Dear John,

We wanted to share an important perspective from LEAP Executive Director, Lt. Diane Goldstein (Ret.), a 21-year police veteran, on the recent ICE shootings in Minneapolis and the broader implications for public trust in law enforcement.

As Lt. Goldstein writes:

“Trust in law enforcement... is collective, built gradually through consistent, credible engagement, and easily shattered by perceived dishonesty, lack of accountability or misconduct… I find it hard to imagine a worse scenario for our profession at this moment.”

Her remarks highlight why transparency and accountability aren’t just abstract ideals but they’re essential to public safety and community confidence.

You can read her full commentary (as published by The Hill) here.

Thank you for staying informed and engaged while standing with the principles of justice and accountability.

In solidarity,

The LEAP Team