RENO (AP) — A Nevada sheriff has posted a letter on his office’s website telling his county’s library to not bother calling 911 for help anymore after the library considered supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Reno-Gazette Journal reports Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley posted the letter after the Douglas County Public Library considered publishing a statement in support of diversity and inclusion.
A public meeting to consider the statement was later canceled.
Library Director Amy Dodson said the diversity statement was meant to reinforce that the library welcomes individuals of all backgrounds.