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ESROs: Temporarily Removing Firearms to Prevent Harm

• Red flag laws prevent individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing, possessing or transporting any kind of firearm.
• Public service announcements in multiple languages are being added to hundreds of Connector buses.
• Since 2020, the county has processed 481 Emergency Substantial Risk Order (ESRO) cases and temporarily seized 947 firearms.

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