BRATTLEBORO — I want to reflect on my experience with the Brattleboro police.
I am an African American adult. All my interactions with police on the street have been outstanding and so respectful to me.
I felt compelled to write a letter because I know there are some police around the country who treat African Americans badly.
I want this community to know that we are lucky to have a professional police force here.
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