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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiberty MarchPHILLIP D REYES JR Tuesday, August 18, 2020 San Luis Obispo Police Department 1042 Walnut Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Chief Cantrell, I am a San Luis Obispo County resident. I would like to inform you and your agency of a peaceful Liberty March that I am organizing. The purpose of the March is to support our District Attorney and all Law Enforcement. The Liberty March is in response to the recent breaking news of the uncivilized threat made by “Civil” rights attorney S. Lee Merritt towards the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney, Dan Dow to drop charges against Tianna Arata on Instagram Monday, August 8, 2020 stating; You have a very small window of time to drop these charges before your county, city and home are bombarded by activist from all over the country,” https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article244893307.html) We, the people of San Luis Obispo County, share in these threats oppressed upon us by S. Lee Merritt, who is a foreigner to the State of California and San Luis Obispo County. before your county, city and home are bombarded…” https://calcoastnews.com/2020/08/civil-rights-attorney-threatens-slo-county-district-attorney/) We, the people of San Luis Obispo County, Liberty March in support of the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s office decision to pursue recommended charges submitted for their review and determination by our San Luis Obispo Police Department against Tianna Arata. We, the people of San Luis Obispo County will Liberty March peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. We will march 0.3 miles, a 6 minute walk, from 751 Palm Street heading north on Palm Street, east on Osos Street, then north on Monterey Street. We will gather at the steps of our San Luis Obispo Superior Court, 1050 Monterey Street, for a peaceful demonstration of our support. This demonstration includes music, speeches and prayers. The following pages include portions taken from https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/Liberty Marchers- rights/ and will be distributed in advance to individuals intending to participate in the scheduled Liberty March. Sincerely, Phillip Reyes JR 805) 264-8333 Ecc.3.178@gmail.com LIBERTY MARCH PARTICIPANTS Thank you for choosing to be with us. My name is Phillip Reyes and I am the organizer of our peaceful Liberty March scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. The natural purpose of this Liberty March is to support our District Attorney and all Law Enforcement. This in response to the recent breaking news of the uncivilized threat made by “Civil” rights attorney S. Lee Merritt towards SLO County DA Dan Dow to drop charges against Tianna Arata on Instagram Monday, August 8, 2020 stating, You have a very small window of time to drop these charges before your county, city and home are bombarded by activist from all over the country,” (https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article244893307.html) We, the people of San Luis Obispo County, share in these threats oppressed upon us by S. Lee Merritt, who is a foreigner to the State of California and San Luis Obispo County. before your county, city and home are bombarded…” https://calcoastnews.com/2020/08/civil-rights-attorney-threatens-slo-county-district-attorney/) We, the people of San Luis Obispo County, march in support of the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s office decision to pursue recommended charges submitted for their review and determination by our San Luis Obispo police department against Tianna Arata. If you decide to join us, YOU AGREE: 1. To keep this march consecrated from “outside pressure”. Just as our San Luis Obispo County Assistant Attorney Eric Dobroth said in response to “Civil” rights attorney S. Lee Merritt’s posted threat that his agency’s investigation into Arata’s case and decision of whether to pursue charges will not be “changed by outside pressure.”, so also the purpose of this Liberty March will not be “changed by outside pressure.”. THIS IS A PEACEFUL LIBERTY MARCH. 2. To wear a mask throughout the peaceful march. Exceptions: children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. 3. To wear/display NON-POLITICAL attire/items. No politically emblazoned buttons, t-shirts, hats, or other, including banners and signs. You will not be allowed to join this march. 4. To peacefully march in an orderly manner marching 0.3 miles, which is an estimated 6-minute walk. From Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street heading north on Palm Street, east on Osos Street, and north on Monterey Street then gathering at the steps of our San Luis Obispo Superior Court, 1050 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. We Will NOT We Will obstruct car or pedestrian traffic at any time throughout the Liberty March move to the side of a street or sidewalk to let others pass or for safety reasons provoke/retaliate opposition litter, damage or destroy property honor the rights of others maintain cleanliness. Pick up trash, etc. BE ADVISED: ALL signage, banners, including but not limited to flags, except The Christian flag and Old Glory, MUST be preapproved by emailing photos to ecc.3.178@gmail.com Flag bearers will bring up the rear of the march THIS IS A LIBERTY MARCH Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/Liberty Marchers-rights/ It is recommended Wear gloves Bring water Wear red, white and blue colors If stopped by the police while marching/participating Stay calm. Make sure to keep your hands visible. Don’t argue, resist, or obstruct the police, even if you believe they are violating your rights. Point out that you are not disrupting anyone else’s activity and that the First Amendment protects your actions. Ask if you are free to leave. If the officer says yes, calmly walk away. If you are under arrest, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t say anything or sign anything without a lawyer. You have the right to make a local phone call, and if you’re calling your lawyer, police are not allowed to listen. You never have to consent to a search of yourself or your belongings. If you do explicitly consent, it can affect you later in court. Police may “pat down” your clothing if they suspect you have a weapon and may search you after an arrest. Police officers may not confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, nor may they delete data under any circumstances. However, they may order citizens to cease activities that are truly interfering with legitimate law enforcement operations. What happens if the police issues an order to disperse the Liberty March? Shutting down a Liberty March through a dispersal order must be law enforcement’s last resort. Police may not break up a gathering unless there is a clear and present danger of riot, disorder, interference with traffic, or other immediate threat to public safety. If officers issue a dispersal order, they must provide a reasonable opportunity to comply, including sufficient time and a clear, unobstructed exit path. Individuals must receive clear and detailed notice of a dispersal order, including how much time they have to disperse, the consequences of failing to disperse, and what clear exit route they can follow, before they may be arrested or charged with any crime. I want to take pictures or shoot video at the Liberty March When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. Police officers may not confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, nor may they delete data under any circumstances. However, they may order citizens to cease activities that are truly interfering with legitimate law enforcement operations. What to do if you are stopped or detained for taking photographs Always remain calm and never physically resist a police officer. Police cannot detain you without reasonable suspicion that you have or are about to commit a crime or are in the process of doing so. If you are stopped, ask the officer if you are free to leave. If the answer is yes, calmly walk away. If you are detained, ask the officer what crime you are suspected of committing, and remind the officer that taking photographs is your right under the First Amendment and does not constitute reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. What to do if you believe your rights have been violated When you can, write down everything you remember, including the officers’ badge and patrol car numbers and the agency they work for. Get contact information for witnesses. Take photographs of any injuries. Once you have all of this information, you can file a written complaint with the agency’s internal affairs division or civilian complaint board.