Stop that bloody police "welfare check" business already!
Who knew about the deaths and who called the police?
Police investigating murder-suicide in which a father & daughter were found deceased in Jessup home
Father, daughter found dead inside Jessup home during welfare check
Authorities are investigating the deaths of a father and daughter who were found inside their Lackawanna County home after police were called to conduct a welfa
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And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?
I do believe a polite “Howdy-do?” with a firm handshake is enough due diligence and concern over another's well-being without being intrusive or overbearing.
Anything other than, “I’m your sheriff and I'm just here for a friendly visit because I'm running for re-election and I'd like your vote!”
If someone really is on welfare benefits, it would appear they are entitled to what little property and money they have without police interference.
Otherwise, cops who can't explain deaths would be better off in court if they weren't brothers' keepers.