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Sarasota News Leader January 18, 2013 Page 60 OPINION when the possibility exists that we will be facedown in the asphalt with a pistol pressed against our head. And we realize that the Sarasota Police Department is not simply a troubled, mismanaged agency … it is completely out of control. Many who know Chief DiPino have sung her praises, stressing that she has the "right stuff" to get the SPD house in order. We sincerely hope so. But we would feel much better if she sees to it that the officer who overreacted on New Year's Eve is identified, made to offer a heartfelt apology to the realtor and her client, and then disciplined in a way that lets her know — along with every other member of the force — that such jack-booted tactics will not be tolerated in our city. Care. No matter what. • Lifesaving cancer screenings • Annual GYN exams • Affordable Birth control LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Sarasota News Leader welcomes letters to the editor from its readers. Letters should be no more than 300 words in length, and include the name, street address and telephone number of the writer. Letters should be emailed to Letters@SarasotaNewsLeader.com, with "Letter to the Editor" in the subject line. Letters actually printed will be selected based on space available, subject matter and other factors. We reserve the right to edit any letters submitted for length, grammar, spelling, etc. All letters submitted become the property of The Sarasota News Leader. Join us for our 47th Annual Dinner Celebration! March 5, 2013 • Municipal Auditorium Tickets start at $175 Enjoy a fabulous dinner and silent auction Meet guest speaker Lizz Winstead, comedian and political satirist known for her work as co-creator and former head writer for "The Daily Show," and "Air America Radio." Become a sponsor or silent auction donor! 941.365.3913 x1124 orMyPlannedParenthood.org Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida • Sarasota 941-953-4060 • MyPlannedParenthood.org SARASOTA'S HAIR COLOR SPECIALIST John-Norman Tuck (941) 928-1203 John-Norman Tuck is Sarasota and Bradenton's premier hairstylist and hair color artist. Getting his customer's hair to look and feel it's best is his passion. John-Norman started fulfilling his customers' hair dreams in his Pasadena, CA salon and now has brought his talents to Sarasota. Full Service Salon 3 6 9 S t . A r m a n d s C i r c l e • S a r a s o t a • J o h n - N o r m a n Tu c k . c o m