Sim Gill: Public safety during the coronavirus pandemic

Crime takes no holidays, not in war, nor with natural disasters, or pandemics. This does not mean that in times of crisis our reason need take flight; rather, more than ever as we address the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presents us, we must remain be thoughtful, compassionate and balanced in our responses.With almost 1.5 million cases worldwide — and over 400,000 in the United States alone — these are unprecedented times, the challenges from which are palpable and real. One chal