endless iterations

I'm with you, Amanda. I've been part of hostage negotiations before, and lemme tell you they are a nightmare. I've spent hours debriefing officers who had to enter into houses where the guy has killed himself and they are torn up about it. On every one of those cop's minds is that: how can I get this guy out safely? George's friend needs to be angry at someone right now, and it's safer to be mad at APD, rather than George. But ultimately, the responsibility lies squarely on George's shoulders for hours of wasted time, energy, and emotional drain. My ultimate hope is for George to get healing and start making healthy choices.