[applause] >> next, i'll be introducing brian copeland, who's an award winni winning actor, comedian, play wright, and talk show host in the bay area. he's hosted programs on just about every television station, including ktvu, abc 7, and kntv. he's written and performed three stage plays, including "the waiting period," which chronicles his own fight with depression. he's a strong advocate of the importance of mental health care, and we are honored to have him here today. brian. [applause] >> thank you, and good afternoon. it is a pleasure to be here today. it was kind of weird when i was first invited to come out and speak. the invitation was would you come out and speak for our awards ceremony for the san francisco police department. and i said i'm not falling for th that. this is about that bench warrant, but it is an honor and a pleasure to be here. i was not aware of c.i.t. until i was invited to come out and speak, and i sent some of the amazing stories that officers are going to be honored for their participation in the way they handled it today. this is such a critical and vi