“It’s about basic humanity”- Francisco Lindor’s wife Katia Lindor speaks out on policing and disability

The New York Mets’ ace Francisco Lindor’s wife, Katia Lindor has been pretty active on Instagram, where she shares her views about several issues. Recently, Katia took to Instagram where she spoke up about her views on better policing on disabilities and about its awareness.
A new mom to Koa, Katia Lindor has been very vocal with her opinions, where she talks about what or how citizens need to think. Be it the US President Donald Trump’s policies, or postpartum depression care, Katia has been speaking for the people and ensuring her voice gets heard. Recently, she took to Instagram and said:
“The lack of proper training in recognizing and responding to disabilities - especially during moments of crisis - is a huge gap in policing, and it has led to too many tragic, preventable outcomes.”
Further, Katia explained:

“People with autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or any number of visible or invisible disabilities often communicate, move, or react differently - and officers should absolutely be trained to recognize those signs, pause, de-escalate, and adjust their approach. The default should never be force - especially not deadly force.“
She added:
“It's not just about policy - it's about basic humanity.
Protecting all people means understanding all people. And when systems fail to do that, we need to keep raising our voices.”
Her advocacy brings to notice how urgent systemic changes are required in the world, that ensure safety and dignity to people with disabilities.
The incident took place when Victor Perez, a 17-year-old non speaking autistic, Latino child with intellectual disability and cerebral palsy was assaulted by the police. On April 5, police were called to his house in Pocatello, Idaho, when they saw Victor in the front yard, holding a knife.

A disturbing video of the shooting also showed police officers approaching the fenced yard with guns. Within 20 seconds of arriving, and in spite of the fence between them and Victor, police shot Victor at least 9 times, and he was later sent to the hospital in critical condition, where doctors had to amputate one of his legs because of his injuries.
Over this past weekend, Victor's family announced that tests had shown he had no brain activity, and he was taken off of life support, following which, he died.
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