Posted by A. Romanello
on January 16, 2003

I am afraid to drive through Tennessee.

What about the second vehicle with grandparents and children - did any of the officers notice them?

What about the officer who grinned at Eric
Hall?

Why did no one apologize for killing the dog and for not shutting the door until the Smoaks were cleared?

Why did the officers show no emotions of sorrow on the video?

Why did no officer shut the door?

Why did no officer ask for identification?

Why was the license tag not called in?

What is the name of the person in charge at the scene?

Why did you not send the police chaplain or grief conselor to this family?

Did you offer to pay for their hotel stay and hospital treatment?

Why should I expect any different treatment if I were to drive through Tennessee? Simply saying you followed procedures is not enough. I need to know that you are human, and why this won't happen again.

Please, please answer.

Anne Romanello
Charlotte, NC